The Founders 100, a global lifestyle community of leaders from various sectors founded in Miami, have partnered with IFG Capital to invest for the first time in the
growing space tourism sector
.
Founders enjoy “the finer things in life,” including exceptional experiences, so it's no surprise that
Space Perspective
, a
luxury space travel company
, has caught their attention.
Space Perspective, the world's first emissions-neutral spaceflight company, offers a
safer, more affordable and more luxurious way to travel to space
.
Their innovative spacecraft will take eight explorers to the edge of Earth's atmosphere in a pressurized capsule gently lifted
by a SpaceBalloon
™.
This will be the balloon that will take travelers to the stratosphere Photo: AFP PHOTO / Space Perspective "
The amenity-packed interior of the cabin features a
Space Spa
, a world-class
culinary program
, high-end products, plush seating and
Wi-Fi
.
Everything can be enjoyed admiring the spectacular views of the planet through large windows that fly over space.
The proposal is tempting mainly because of its "accessibility": while other flights to space have prices in the millions of dollars - later the company Virgin Galactic launched others below US$ 500,000 -, Space Perspective offers them at
US$ 125,000
,
luxury services included
.
Longtime friends and business collaborators Oscar S. Garcia, Chairman and CEO of InterFlight Global Corporation and IFG Capital, and Christian Altaba, founder of the 100 Founders, are leading the private equity investment round.
Altaba and its members have invested in this exclusive opportunity through IFG Capital, which accesses the anticipated multi-trillion dollar economy through this space tourism company.
The interior of the ship.
Photo AFP PHOTO / HANDOUT / Space Perspective
The Founders 100's appreciation for luxury experiences and the finer things in life will also open up collaboration, co-branding and strategic projects with Space Perspective.
“The world is changing very quickly,” Altaba said, “and
the pace of change will accelerate
in the future.
We must adapt to changes and find ways to navigate both the challenges and opportunities presented to us.
An investment in Space Perspective is an exclusive opportunity to access the space tourism sector and economy.”
Recently, the luxury car brand Mercedes-Maybach also partnered with the space travel firm to add magic to the experience offered to space "explorers":
the new Maybach, all electric, will transport travelers to and from towards their
space flights, completing the experience of comfort and luxury.
Space Perspective is also in dialogue with other companies as it seeks to continue improving the experience of its explorers and become the
key "space lifestyle" brand
for years to come.
"The perspective of explorers will change forever," they say from the company.
Photo NASA via AP.
“Not only is it a great investment opportunity in the rapidly growing space tourism industry,” said Oscar Garcia, “but it is also an inspiring and enlightening experience for those who fly.
Upon his return,
the explorers' perspective will forever change
in how they view the world and humanity's place within it."
Space Perspective Founder, Co-Chairman and CEO Jane Poynter added: “We are proud to have the Founders 100 as part of our diverse investment portfolio.
“We are
opening up the space experience to more people than ever before
, and having the support of this community, and a growing proportion of international ticket buyers, is exactly what we hoped to achieve by creating this company and this brand.”
What will space travel be like?
Space Perspective, the first emissions-neutral spaceflight experience company, seeks to make space travel
accessible to more people than ever before
.
Its innovative
Spaceship Neptune
, comprising a pressurized capsule powered by a giant hydrogen-inflated balloon, offers a
six-hour journey to the edge of space
.
Trips up to almost 31 kilometers high are promised with all the comfort.
Photo Space Perspective
It is about reaching beyond the Earth (up to almost 31,000 meters above sea level), but without rockets: the adventure will be
aboard a giant hydrogen balloon
, which has the diameter of a football stadium.
People traveling with the company - which is regulated by the FAA and follows guidelines established by NASA and the Prefecture of the United States - will enjoy unprecedented views of the planet through
the largest windows ever flown into space
, world-class cocktail and food service, wifi and bathroom, all from the
world's first Space Lounge
.
SOURCE: AP