Space travel redefined

The safest & most sustainable space experience

Travelling in a balloon-propelled and climate-controlled capsule, this is the most luxurious way to experience space, ascending at a gentle 12mph to showcase philosophy-defining views of Earth’s curvature and great expanse.

So, with no rocket fuel or G forces, not only will there be nearly zero emissions, but you’ll be travelling in gentle comfort with no fitness or training requirements. The result is an enjoyable six-hour journey, where rocket-fuelled alternatives can be over in minutes.

It’s all powered by same technology used by Nasa for decades, overseen by experts who have spearheaded every balloon-propelled human space flight.

And, whether it’s involving Michelin-standard tasting courses or pioneering scientific research, Cookson Adventures will tailor this experience to you.

Thanks to its vast experience in the ultra-luxury market, Cookson Adventures is pioneering innovative adventure experiences that push the boundaries of travel

June 2019

A luxurious, perfectly paced experience

Nine plush, reclining seats, a bar stocked to your preferences and the largest windows flown to space – this is an exercise in luxury. There’s even WiFi for you to stream back to loved ones at home. And, with no training required and a gentle, 12mph ascent, it’s all designed so that you have the time and comfort to focus on appreciating the once-in-a-lifetime experience from 360 degrees. Especially when compared with quick, rocket-based alternatives.

A transformative journey

Whether it’s wellness-based guided meditation, appreciating the overview effect phenomenon or connecting two locations close to your heart after you land, we’ll ensure that you get exactly what you want out of this philosophy-defining experience.

Expert hosts

Wherever your interests lie, we can connect you with the planet’s top authorities. That could be former astronauts, TV’s great astronomers or Michelin-standard chefs to create a tasting menu that pairs with stages in your ascent.

Space to seabed

For the ultimate experience, we can bring in a submersible to take you down to the ocean floor after your space flight. It’s the chance to experience two extremes in one, with the same commitment to comfort, safety and exploration as you compare massive views of space the otherworldly ecosystems and marine life of the ocean’s depths. Find out more about our submersible experiences.

Purpose-driven research

From collecting atmospheric data with telemetry systems to satellite tracking the migratory patterns of marine species, we can look into making the most of your flight and capsule’s capacity for scientific instruments. It’s the chance to give something back.

Augmented reality

We can put together a headset-based augmented reality experience to enhance your journey. Imagine being able to swap between views of Earth today and those of our planet under an ice age, with its continents merged into Pangea or when the dinosaurs roamed – complete with deadly asteroid impact.

Maximum sustainability

With next-to-zero emissions and no rocket fuel, simply put, there’s no more eco-conscious way of experiencing space. It’s something that you’ll appreciate fully when gazing down on the fragility of our planet.

Safety

Using technology flown over a thousand times by NASA and crew members having been instrumental in all balloon-propelled human space flights, this is the safe way to travel to space. And, there’s no high G-forces of rocket-based ascents.

With its modular setup, we can expand this experience to make it as impactful as possible, wherever your interests lie. That could be an augmented reality overview of the world through an ice age, an ex-Astronaut to talk you through their experiences or a celebratory dinner, with mixologist cocktails and experimental fine dining paired with stages of your flight.

Speaking of stages, the flight begins at either a marine spaceport or the Kennedy Space Center, where you’ll go behind this iconic facility. Then, rather than blasting off, the capsule rises slowly and smoothly, to give you time to enjoy the views of up to 450 miles – brought to life by your expert guides.

Your ascent peaks above 99% of the Earth’s atmosphere at the edge of space. You’ll have two hours at this apogee to leisurely view the curve of the Earth, the total blackness of space and the thin blue line of our atmosphere, before your gentle ocean splashdown.

That means, we can look into linking two points that interest you after you land. While that could be pairing your space flight with a Caribbean private-island getaway, we’re particularly excited about the chance to combine a trip to space with a submersible journey to the bottom of the ocean – potentially a first-of-its-kind. Learn more about our expertise in submersibles here.

All images courtesy of Space Perspective