Space
How to Book a Rocket Ride: Advice From a Space Travel Agent
Roman Chiporukha, co-founder of SpaceVIP, talks about the rewards and risks of touring the final frontier.
SpaceVIP co-founder Roman Chiporukha.
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So you want to go to space? Great! We’re fortunate to live in a time when that’s possible, at least for those with a gigantic pile of disposable income.
As with any travel experience, there are two questions to ask yourself: What’s your budget, and how do you want to get there? With space tourism options ranging from a $150,000 high-altitude balloon ride to a $55 million rocket launch with a stay on the International Space Station (ISS), the world—or rather, the space surrounding it—is your oyster.