Posted 4/12/2024, 5:42:13 PM
Luxury Space 'Glamping' Capsules to Offer Balloon Rides to the Stratosphere by 2026
- HALO Space unveils luxury "glamping" capsule design for trips to the stratosphere via balloon
- Capsule called Aurora, fits 8 passengers plus pilot, with comfy seats and panoramic views
- Flights last 6 hours, with 4 hours at 90,000 feet altitude to see curvature of Earth
- Company plans to offer flights from multiple locations starting in 2026
- Balloon technology safer and more eco-friendly than rockets; capsules detach and parachute down