HONG KONG, Sept 9 — Hong Kong-based luxury travel agent Intriq Journey was recently appointed Virgin Galactic’s regional agent, and with it comes a once-in-a-lifetime...
Got RM2.6m to burn? Asians can now get in queue to be a space tourist with three-hour Virgin Galactic flight, new missions set for 2026
“Broadly speaking, we are taking referrals. Each referral that comes to us, we see that individual as adding to the community.”If Virgin Galactic's prices seem a little hefty — note that Elon Musk's SpaceX charged three wealthy patrons US$55 million each for a week’s stay at the International Space Station in 2022.
The experience however includes three days of intensive preparation and training — at Spaceport America in New Mexico where Virgin Galactic space flights have started — before launch, designed to physically and mentally prepare to fly in that cabin. “There are a lot of practical skills and knowledge that we need to teach, but we really want the astronauts to be in a good frame of mind. We want them feeling confident, worry-free,” explains instructor Colin Bennett.
After burning for 60 seconds, boosters shut down as the ship reaches an altitude without air resistance, where it coasts on momentum until gravity eventually slows the vehicle to a complete stop.
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