BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Space Perspective has provided an inside look at the cozy digs lucky riders will be able to enjoy as they float high about Earth.
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Beginning in 2024, Spaceship Neptune will be slowly lifted high above the planet via a SpaceBalloon. The interior of Spaceship Neptune is a state-of-the-art, customizable Space Lounge.
The lounge will provide guests with 360-degree panoramic views during their six-hour flight. On board, passengers will enjoy the lap of luxury with comfortable lounge chairs, mood lighting and plants and herbs such as lavender, basil that can be used in food and drink prep.
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PHOTOS: Get an inside look at the lavish Space Lounge that will provide cozy trips to space
“This creates a calming environment in which to relax, and is the opposite of the bright white utilitarian interiors you find on other spacecraft (and most people’s idea of how a spaceship interior looks,” the Space Perspective website reads.
The state-of-the-art Space Lounge is also customizable, down to its menus, cocktails, soundtrack and lighting.
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The journeys will take off from the Kennedy Space Center.
All flights for Space Perspective’s inaugural year are already booked, but you can begin registering for flights beyond 2024 by clicking here.
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