Ticket sales for Virgin Galactic spaceflight reopened this week. [Courtesy: Virgin Galactic]
Key Takeaways:
Virgin Galactic has reopened ticket sales for its 90-minute suborbital space trips, priced at $450,000 per seat with a required $100,000 deposit.
For the same price as a single spaceflight, the article highlights various terrestrial aviation alternatives, including purchasing a new Icon A5, seven used Piper Cherokees, or a fleet of 50 Chotia Weedhopper ultralight aircraft.
Virgin Galactic has reopened ticket sales for a 90-minute trip to the edge of space—but it will set you back $450,000.
According to Virgin Galactic, the company already has hundreds of reservations for its previous $250,000 set of tickets. If you want to reserve your spot in line now, you’ll have to be ready to make a $100,000 deposit.
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Jeremy attained his bachelor's in journalism and emerging media from Kennesaw State University. He also served in the Georgia Air National Guard as a C-130 Crew Chief for six years, holding an associate in aircraft maintenance technology.
