Space Tourism Virgin Galactic takes on the world view
It seems that sky is not the limit after all, literally. There’s been a lot of research and development going on in the science & tech world, related to space travelling and tourism, thus there are several firms trying to make it possible.
Having explored the Earth to its core, the companies are now trying to reach out now, i.e. in the space. World View and Virgin Galactic are two leading firms, moving ahead in the field of space tourism. While the main motto of Richard Branson’s baby Virgin Galactic remains to make possible tourism at an altitude of about 360,000 feet, the humble World View will target the 100,000 feet altitude.
Since Virgin Galactic will be offering sub-orbital rides, the cost normally goes up, to ~$250,000, as compared to that of World View’s, $75,000.
Some of the differences between the two rides are:
- Since Virgin Galactic will take you in the space, you’ll be able to feel the weightlessness. Yea, you get to fly. On the other hand, with World View, you’ll remain under the influence of gravity.
- The two firms employ different techniques to take you up there. While Virgin Galactic offers a rocket propelled ride, World View’s Helium balloon will take your gondola up there.
- The last and the most significant difference lies in the amount of time that you get to adore the space. With Virgin Galactic, despite the above mentioned perks, you don’t get much time to stay in the space, but with World View’s “spacecraft”, you get to spend a handsome couple of hours!
As more and more firms rise, the cost will automatically come down, and who knows, you’ll be reading this blog from up there then!
Space Tourism Virgin Galactic takes on the world view
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