Space Perspective

Leading up to Development Flight 2, we performed several comprehensive tests of all our systems to ensure successful operations. One of these was our mass simulator test, where we successfully moved a full-size model of our SpaceBalloon? through our patented launch system aboard Marine Spaceport (MS) Voyager. This launch system uses special rollers to carefully guide the balloons as they stand tall on the ship’s deck during fill. This innovative design makes launching much more manageable and has a smaller footprint compared to traditional launch methods. #spaceperspective #overvieweffect #engineering #innovation #design #safety #spaceballoon

Check out the journey Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior made a few weeks ago from our Mission Control at the Space Coast Regional Airport to Marine Spaceport (MS) Voyager at Port Canaveral, ahead its recent Development Flight 2 launch. The transit through Kennedy Space Center and along the Space Coast reminds us of the long-standing space heritage that inspires our mission of bringing the transformative power of space travel to more humans than ever before. #spaceperspective #overvieweffect #engineering #design #safety #innovation

Take a behind-the-scenes look at our recent milestone—Development Flight 2. This full-scale flight test successfully tested a multitude of key systems needed to safely launch the capsule to 100,000 ft (30,480 m) and bring it back in a controlled descent to ocean splashdown. The completion of this flight kicks off a series of further uncrewed test flights that will examine every possible corner case as well as test our redundancy systems to ensure the safest future operations as we progress toward crewed test flights and commercialization. Spaceship Neptune is poised to offer a transformative six-hour experience to the edge of space. Propelled by our SpaceBalloon?, it will carry Explorers at a gentle 12 mph (~19 kph) pace. Aboard, you will find a comfortable and luxurious experience—complete with a Space Lounge, a proper restroom, and even a bar. Explorers can enjoy the life-changing experience with fellow passengers or share it with friends and family Earthside through the capsule’s Wi-Fi. Watch the full video here?? https://bit.ly/4dklMHm #spaceperspective #overvieweffect #design #engineer #wonder #awe #flight #milestone

Forbes highlights the success of Spaceship Neptune-Exclesior's recent test flight—a massive leap towards our mission of making space travel accessible to more humans than ever before—and the impressive size of our capsule, which "will have far larger windows than any other space tourism vehicle and offer hours to gaze at the Earth against the blackness of space."

Last Thursday, Marine Spaceport (MS) Voyager arrived back to Port Canaveral, marking the completion of Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior's first full-scale flight test and our second overall uncrewed flight test. Voyager successfully launched and retrieved our FAA-regulated Excelsior capsule before returning to port. The flight was a major milestone and paves the way towards further flight tests. On its return, Voyager was greeted by Space Perspective crew and their families, as well as a fireboat performing a ceremonial water salute—a maritime and aviation tradition for maiden voyages, first arrivals or departures. #spaceperspective #overvieweffect #vessel #ship #marinespaceport #engineering #design #milestone

Many people ask what the view looks like at our 100,000-foot apogee. From this height, Explorers will be able to see the thin blue line of the Earth’s atmosphere. More commonly referred to as the “Overview Effect” by authors and astronauts, we call it “The Space Perspective. This shot was captured looking out from Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior during our recent test flight. You can see the side of the capsule as well as the Earth. This view spans on endlessly and reminds us of the fragility and beauty of our planet. Our capsule is gently propelled to the edge of space by our SpaceBalloon? at 12mph (~19.3 kph), giving Explorers two hours to soak in the view while at apogee. Inside the capsule, there is freedom to move around and take in 360° views from the largest windows flown to space, enjoy a drink, or take a moment to yourself in the Space Spa. #spaceperspective #overvieweffect #innovation #design #beyond #pioneer #milestone #luxury

With the successful first flight of Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior (and second overall uncrewed test demonstration) completed; we take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary accomplishments that have been completed. In just a few short years, our world-class team of engineers has designed and built a SpaceBalloon?, a fully operational, first-of-its-kind capsule that is supported by our reserve descent system, and retrofitted the first marine spaceport for human spaceflight, MS Voyager. All of this has culminated in the recent launch of Excelsior, a capsule that will provide Explorers with a safe, gentle, and transformative ride to space. Our work continues to pioneer a new way to experience space travel. We are one step closer towards our mission of making space accessible to more humans than ever before. #spaceperspective #overvieweffect #safety #innovation #design #engineering #vessel

Space Perspective has successfully completed a historic flight demonstration of Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior, the fully-operational test vehicle that will take Explorers to space. Around sunrise on Sunday, it launched from the deck of Marine Spaceport (MS) Voyager, propelled by our SpaceBalloon? to ~100,000 feet (~30 km). Over the course of several hours, our engineering teams monitored and controlled the capsule, eventually bringing it down through a controlled descent and splashdown.? ? This flight tested a multitude of systems, including launch & ascent through our patented launch system aboard MS Voyager, cabin pressure and stability at peak altitude aboard the capsule, our Environmental Control and Life Support systems, and all aspects of our SpaceBalloon?, including the material performance and our patent pending venting mechanisms. We also tested capsule communications with Mission Control and Voyager. While these are just a few of the many complex systems, the entire flight profile was successfully executed and all systems operated nominally. The data received will be analyzed and applied to future flights and iterations of the capsule as we prepare for additional uncrewed flights, and crewed test flights in the future.? ? #spaceperspective #overvieweffect #space #milestone #launch #engineering #design #safety #luxury #travel #innovation

"Back at home, we all have a lot of work to do. But from here, it sure looks like a perfect world." - Jared Isaacman Thanks for the perfect view of our pale blue dot. We would like to wish a huge congratulations to SpaceX, Jared Isaacman, Anna Menon, Scott Poteet, and Sarah Gillis, for successfully performing the first commercial EVA during the Polaris Dawn mission. Safe travels home, and we will see you soon! Photo credit @ SpaceX

Space Perspective is grateful for its exceptional crew. Our team has been instrumental in the development of every human spacecraft and human space balloon flight in the past 40 years, with backgrounds at SpaceX, NASA, and Virgin Galactic, to name a few. Our mission to bring space travel to as many people as possible would not be possible without their incredible talents, expertise, and unwavering commitment. To all of our crew, we thank you! #spaceperspective #overvieweffect #space #crew