Virgin Galactic's commercial spaceflights will launch from New Mexico's Spaceport America in the fourth quarter of 2022. A single seat will cost $450,000, with an initial deposit of $150,000.
"At Virgin Galactic, we believe that space is transformational," Virgin Galactic CEO Michael Colglazier said in a statement. "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 scale our fleet.
During spaceflight, astronauts will experience a 90-minute journey, including a signature air launch and Mach-3 boost to space. Guests will enjoy several minutes of out-of-seat weightlessness and breathtaking views of Earth from the VSS Unity spaceplane's 17 windows. The reservation includes membership in the company's Future Astronauts community, which offers access to special experiences, events, trips and space-readiness activities prior to the flight.
In August, the company opened initial reservations to its Spacefarer community, a group of early hand raisers who were given priority to schedule reservations after placing a $1,000 deposit in 2020. Prior to increasing the price of tickets to $450,000, the company charged between $200,000 and $250,000 apiece.
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