Virgin Galactic, the company founded by Richard Branson, announced that the sale of tickets for space travel with this company will open to the general public from 16 February, providing the opportunity to purchase one of the initial reservations and secure membership in the unique community of Future Astronauts.
“At Virgin Galactic, we believe space is transformative,” said Michael Colglazier, CEO of Virgin Galactic. “We plan to have our first 1,000 customers on board at the start of commercial service later this year, providing an incredibly strong foundation as we begin regular operations and expand our fleet.”
Spaceflight reservations are priced at a total of $450, dollars, after an initial deposit of $450,000. Customers must complete their payment prior to their flight and can start the application process at www.virgingalactic.com.
Virgin Galactic spaceflight reservations include access to Virgin Galactic’s member community Future Astronaut, where members will enjoy access to space readiness experiences, events, trips and activities while awaiting the departure date of their trip to space.
The flight takes off from Spaceport America in New Mexico and begins with several days of spaceflight preparation activities. Future travelers will stay with their guests in personalized accommodations, while enjoying personalized itineraries and top-notch amenities during astronaut-specific training programs.
During flight, astronauts will experience a journey of 90 minutes that includes an exclusive airdrop and a Mach-3 boost into space. The spacecraft will allow astronauts to enjoy several minutes of out-of-seat weightlessness and stunning views of Earth from their 17 Windows.
To mark the launch of public sales, Virgin Galactic also announced changing its old logo based on Sir Richard Branson’s iris, to an illustration of his spaceship.
“We have developed a compelling and effective sales process to support the growth of our commercial business said Blair Rich, president and chief commercial officer of consumer and business operations. “A global commercial spaceline demands an iconic and timeless brand. It is important that our brand represents our dynamic offering to the customer and speaks to our unique experience, style and service.”
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