Would you like to travel to space if you had the chance? In 2024, space balloons may take you part of the way to your destination.

Almost half of all Americans believe that traveling into space through space balloons is a dream come true.

The other half of Americans don’t, according to a financial research website called ValuePenguin, part of LendingTree. Almost 40% of respondents are concerned about the impact of space travel on the environment and the cost of space travel.

Several high-altitude balloon companies hope to allow passengers to go into “space” to alleviate those worries shortly.

Although there is a difference between the height of the balloons and that of most commercial flights, they are still nearly three times higher than most commercial flights, which makes it possible to observe the Earth’s curvature from up there.

As of 2024, Space Perspective intends to transport passengers into the stratosphere with balloons instead of rockets to reach the stratosphere, as explained by Jane Poynter, Space Perspective’s co-CEO.

As a result of “high Gs,” you won’t experience a face-contortion, no training is required, and trips won’t produce any carbon dioxide.

To power the six-hour flights of the Florida-based company, hydrogen will be used as fuel for the aircraft. In addition to being able to eat and drink, passengers will also be able to walk around during the flight, according to Poynter.  

In the future, hydrogen, also known as “the fuel of the future,” might change how fossil fuels are produced and significantly impact global warming.

Furthermore, balloon rides are a better option for space tourism as they provide a gentler, longer-lasting trip that does not require any training beforehand. The website Space Perspective features an interior preview of Spaceship Neptune. This giant balloon will take tourists and the general public to 100,000 feet (technically the stratosphere, not space) for two hours and 15 minutes, plus a descent into the stratosphere. As you have probably noticed, this is more like a floating lounge than a spaceship since it is more like a floating chair.

On board the spaceship Neptune, there will also be free Wi-Fi available. You can stream the entire trip and share selfies in real-time on social media as you go along. You don’t have to worry about taking selfies. Space Perspective is working on a method of capturing pictures of passengers outside their capsules that the company is developing.

Dark interiors are illuminated stylishly with LED mood lighting. It is not only practical but also differs significantly from traditional science-fiction depictions of space travel in terms of how it is depicted. A white interior is often viewed as a stark and utilitarian thing, but Poynter argues that such an interior would not be practical with so much light streaming in. It is essential to have dark interiors so that sunlight can be absorbed and glare on the windows can be reduced.

As a champagne drinker, admiring the curvature of the Earth while sipping a glass of champagne sounds like the perfect idea for a great holiday.

There are plans for Space Perspective to launch hydrogen balloons that will take tourists into space.

It was revealed this week that the capsule’s interior had also been announced.

By 2024, the company hopes to enter the space tourism market when the industry is in a burgeoning state. More than 600 units have already been sold in the first few weeks of the program.

What is the inside look like in space balloons?

I particularly like the large, high windows, the soft seats, and the purple-toned lighting, as well as the overall atmosphere in the restaurant… There is a sense of atmosphere that has been conveyed by the illustrations so far. There is an enormous difference between the capsule and the ones manufactured by competitors, which are usually white and sanitized.

There are a lot of features of the new Neptune ‘ships’ that make them the perfect choice for those who love drinking, having fun, and experiencing the great outdoors.

As part of the $125,000 trip (€114,000) that can accommodate eight passengers (plus a pilot), this trip costs $125,000 per person.

It is not weightless at these altitudes, but there is still a sense of weightlessness since space tourism companies operate at lower altitudes.

The height of this balloon, even though it is higher than the height of an airplane, usually flies up to 10 kilometers. While it won’t reach the same heights as Virgin Galactic (80km) and Blue Origin (100km), it will still be able to get a higher altitude than past aircraft.

The company’s co-founder, Jane Poynter, stated that passenger numbers would rise by over 99 percent due to the new service.

Our goal was to find a way to change people’s perception of space travel to make it more convenient for them to travel into space with balloons. It has become possible for people to travel into space smoothly and comfortably with balloons.”.

There should be no need to fasten your seatbelt during the first 15 minutes and the last few minutes of your journey.

How long will it take for the balloons to take off?

In the United States, a hydrogen-filled balloon the size of a soccer stadium is scheduled to be launched from Florida. In addition to the time it takes for the sun to rise, it takes another two hours to reach the peak and another two hours to descend when the mountain has been called.

The space tourism industry is often criticized for emitting greenhouse gases, which is one of the main criticisms of the sector. Despite this, the company claims that there won’t be any emissions of greenhouse gases during this trip. According to Space Perspective, the ship’s power will come from a renewable source of hydrogen that will be used as a fuel source. Upon the completion of a flight, the capsule and balloon will be recycled at the end of the journey.

Space Perspective is planning to operate 25 flights for the first year, and the company has already purchased all tickets.

It is reported that Jane Poynter, president of Jane Poynter & Company, believes “the market will only be limited by the industry’s ability to meet the demand for years to come.”