{"id":616404,"date":"2024-04-11T12:00:13","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T09:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/space-tourism-balloon-startup-unveils-luxury-capsule-design\/"},"modified":"2024-04-11T12:00:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T09:00:13","slug":"space-tourism-balloon-startup-unveils-luxury-capsule-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/space-tourism-balloon-startup-unveils-luxury-capsule-design\/","title":{"rendered":"#Space tourism balloon startup unveils \u2018luxury\u2019 capsule design"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d8d8ba87c9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d8d8ba87c9\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/space-tourism-balloon-startup-unveils-luxury-capsule-design\/#Space_age_design\" >Space age design<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n                            A space tourism company promising stratospheric balloon rides has unveiled the vehicle\u2019s capsule design.<\/p>\n<p>Halo Space is building the balloon for zero-emission commercial flights to altitudes of up to 40km. Tickets will cost a whopping \u20ac150,000 each.<\/p>\n<p>On each flight, a pilot and eight passengers will enter the pressurised cabin. The helium balloon will then gradually ascend with minimal G-forces to the stratosphere.<\/p>\n<p>From this perch above the sky, passengers will get unique views of the curvature of Earth and the vastness of space.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s the plan, at least. To make it a reality, Halo is currently putting the tech through extensive trials.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inarticle-wrapper channel-cta\">\n<div class=\"ica-text\">\n<p class=\"ica-text__title\">TNW Conference 2024 &#8211; Calling all Scaleups to join on June 20-21<\/p>\n<p>Showcase your scaleup in front of investors, change-makers and potential customers with our curated Scaleup package.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Five test flights have been completed so far. The next one is scheduled for June in Saudi Arabia \u2014 the first outside the startup\u2019s home country of Spain.<\/p>\n<p>The new capsule design is another step towards a commercial launch. It attempts to blend breathtaking views with comfort, style, and safety.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPassengers will spend up to six hours inside our spaceship, and we want every minute to be unforgettable,\u201d Carlos Mira, CEO of Halo Space, said in a statement.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1405650 js-lazy\" alt=\"Artist's impression of the Halo space balloon's interior\" width=\"1640\" height=\"922\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/04\/09-Vista-Perspective.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/04\/09-Vista-Perspective.jpeg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/04\/09-Vista-Perspective-280x157.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/04\/09-Vista-Perspective-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/04\/09-Vista-Perspective-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/04\/09-Vista-Perspective-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/04\/09-Vista-Perspective-796x448.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/04\/09-Vista-Perspective-1592x895.jpeg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/04\/09-Vista-Perspective-1200x675.jpeg 1200w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fdeep-tech%2F2024%2F04%2F11%2Fhalo-space-tourism-balloon-design%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: An artist\u2019s impression of the space capsule\u2019s viewing area. Credit: Halo Space\" data-title=\"Share An artist\u2019s impression of the space capsule\u2019s viewing area. Credit: Halo Space on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share An artist\u2019s impression of the space capsule\u2019s viewing area. Credit: Halo Space on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>An artist\u2019s impression of the space capsule\u2019s viewing area. Credit: Halo Space<\/figcaption><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1405650\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/04\/09-Vista-Perspective.jpeg\" alt=\"Artist's impression of the Halo space balloon's interior\" width=\"1640\" height=\"922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/04\/09-Vista-Perspective.jpeg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/04\/09-Vista-Perspective-280x157.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/04\/09-Vista-Perspective-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/04\/09-Vista-Perspective-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/04\/09-Vista-Perspective-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/04\/09-Vista-Perspective-796x448.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/04\/09-Vista-Perspective-1592x895.jpeg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/04\/09-Vista-Perspective-1200x675.jpeg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Space_age_design\"><\/span>Space age design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Halo Space recruited the renowned Frank Stephenson\u00a0for the project.<\/p>\n<p>Stephenson was previously <span>director of design for Mini, Ferrari, Maserati, Fiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, and McLaren. <\/span>Motor Trend magazine called him \u201cone of the most influential automotive designers of our time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The 64-year-old can now add space balloons to his CV.<\/p>\n<p>His layout prioritises expansive views through 2.82 square metre windows. Lightweight materials such as aluminium alloy and composites limit the total take-off weight to 3,500 kilograms.<\/p>\n<p>Aesthetically, the capsule\u2019s curved lines, reflective surfaces, and experimental seating evoke the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Googie_architecture\">Space Age architecture <\/a>that became popular in the US after <span>World War II.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cWorking on a project of this magnitude brings about many challenges from a design perspective,\u201d Stephenson said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cCrafting a beautiful interior for passengers while considering factors like strict safety regulations and weight distribution presented challenging hurdles whilst being totally committed to offering both a luxurious, aesthetic <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>eal with functionality.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You can check out his design sketches in the slideshow below:<\/p>\n<p>Despite the pricey\u00a0tickets, Halo plans to bring space tourism to a wider audience. The startup aims to service 10,000 passengers by 2030.<\/p>\n<p>The company eventually wants to launch flights from Spain, Saudi Arabia, the US, and Australia.\n                        <\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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