In Episode 44, Ben chats to Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Space Perspective, Jane Poynter. Setting a new bar in out-of-this-world thrilling experiences, as soon as late 2024 Space Perspective plans to take Space Explorers to space inside Spaceship Neptune's pressurised capsule propelled by a high-performance SpaceBalloon, without using rocket fuel or high G forces. Space Explorers see the world anew through its vast windows, 450 miles in any direction. The ultra-comfortable, accessible and gentle six-hour journey redefines space travel.
Ben and Jane discuss how they are ensuring safety is a priority, the importance of sustainability in space tourism and what guests will be able to do on the six-hour journey to space.
What you will hear in this episode
Intro to Jane Poynter, and what is Space Perspective?
Is it safer than rockets?
Are personal parachutes required?
The smoothness of the experience, and the bar
Flight preparation
Biosphere 2
The experience effect
The world's only carbon neutral spacecraft
The first crewed mission
Predicting the landing zone, and why land at sea
Long term aspirations for Space Perspective
Equitable opportunities for all to go to space
Jane's experience before Space Perspective
The world record jump by Alan Eustace
The big question: is there a toilet on board?
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Website: spaceperspective.com
Twitter: @SpacePerspectiv
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LinkedIn: Space Perspective
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