Virgin Galactic Launches Gross sales for $450,000 Spaceflights
The actual spaceflight spans 90 minutes and includes an air launch and Mach-3 ride to over 300,000 feet above the Earth. SpaceShipTwo, as their rocket is called, can accommodate four guests and two crew members. What trip to space is complete without floating in the air? Virgin Galactic’s guests will experience out-of-seat weightlessness for several minutes as the spaceship flips and can savor views of the Earth from its 17 windows.
Reservations for this once-in-a-lifetime journey require a $150,000 deposit, but you can get most of your money back if you decide not to go—Virgin Galactic keeps a $25,000 Future Astronaut Community Access fee.
Currently, according to a company spokesperson, there are about 700 people who are signed up for flights. Travelers who join them will get a confirmation of their trip in the way of an Astronaut Number as soon as they pay their deposits.
The total price includes membership into Virgin Galactic’s Future Astronaut community, access to special events with Sir Richard Branson, and extensive videos and pictures from their trips.
Virgin Galactic debuted a new logo and website to coincide with the launch of sales. Both feature an indigo color palette that’s inspired by the last visible color of the Earth’s atmosphere before entering space.
