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 trip, now priced at $450,000 with a required $100,000 deposit.
The article contrasts the cost of a single spaceflight by showcasing various general aviation aircraft that can be purchased for a similar amount.
Examples of alternatives include a single Icon A5, a fleet of seven Piper Cherokees, eleven Cessna 152s, eighteen ERCO Ercoupe 415Ds, or even fifty Chotia Weedhoppers.
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.
