space perspective unveils world's first carbon-neutral 'spaceship neptune'

a net-zero space lounge

Space Perspective pioneers into the future with its Spaceship Neptune, a net-zero thrill ride and the Earth’s leading luxury spaceflight experience. The team hopes that the floating capsule will offer a luxurious adventure while instilling a newfound respect for planet Earth. Peering down at the planet from afar, viewers might come away with a new perspective of the interconnectedness of the human race.

Today, the team at Space Perspective unveils a first look at the customizable interiors of the ‘Space Lounge’ in Spaceship Neptune. The price for a trip? $125,000 USD per person. Up to eight guests can experience 360º views of planet earth from 20 miles (30 kilometers) above, during a six-hour trip inside the space capsule, which includes reclining sets, a bar, and a bathroom. (see designboom’s previous coverage here.)

Explore the capsule’s interiors virtually here!

peering down from Space Perspective’s ‘spaceship neptune’

Space Perspective’s Spaceship Neptune (see more here) now stands as the only carbon neutral, zero-emission way to travel into space. The capsule is designed to prioritize safety, sweeping views, and interaction between Space Explorers front and center in its pioneering design. The patented 360-degree panoramic windows will be the largest-ever flown to space, measuring 0.56 meters wide (nearly 2 feet) and 1.54 meters high (5 feet). Even the restroom will have a view!

The interiors are designed with sustainable materials embraced throughout. The handcrafted bar is made with proprietary materials recycled from the unique SpaceBalloon connected to the capsule.

Lift-off at dawn for the sunrise

With its Spaceship Neptune, Space Perspective is revolutionizing space tourism — a world away from rocket-fueled space travel. The elegant ascent in the climate-controlled, pressurized capsule, propelled by a state-of-the-art SpaceBalloon, enables passengers to safely glide for two hours at the edge of space absorbing the phenomenal beauty of Earth and vastness of space.

Lift-off takes place at dawn so guests can soak up the sun rising as they climb 100,000 feet (20 miles/30 kilometers). The gradual, two-hour descent to Earth gently concludes with a splash down in the ocean, where a ship retrieves the passengers, the capsule, and the SpaceBalloon. Every aspect of the interior has been designed to enhance the transformative views while elegantly ascending at a cruise speed of 12mph.

the patented 360-degree panoramic windows will be the largest-ever flown to space