When will this space journey begin?
- The mother ship "White Knight 2" has already been completed, and the improved space ship "Space Ship 2" has almost been completed.
The test program will be advanced in the future, the test flight reaching outer space also succeeded, and Unit 1 is supposed to fly with formal approval of Federal Aviation Administration FAA of the United States. Virgin group president Richard Branson plans to board the family with him. And then it will be the flow of ordinary customers to board in order. Virgin has announced that this space trip will be the first flight to operate until safety is confirmed and concrete start time is not disclosed yet at this time.
How much is the amount to participate?
- It will be US $ 250,000 per person (30 million yen converted to 120 yen for 1 dollar).
This fee includes expenses for the space flight and preparation drills for three days to be held immediately before implementation in the United States. It does not include air tickets from Japan and local hotel fee. In addition, we will charge 250,000 yen (tax excluded) corresponding to approximately 1% as handling fee.
What kind of preparatory training is to go to space?
- Just before you go to space, you have 3 days preparation training. Although the formal program has not been released yet, the main content is composed of lectures, practical training with pilots and other passengers on board with them, medical examination of specialists, etc. Practical exercises will be centered on various exercises using a full-size pseudo spacecraft cabin and specialized simulator. For health examinations to go to space, there is also prior confirmation that you will submit a questionnaire not only to the site but also to a specialist in the United States after applying for space travel in the country.
How many days can I go to this space trip?
- We will be able to participate in this space trip by the shortest 7 days. (5 nights on site)
Are there any conditions for participation?
- As a rule, generally healthy people can join. There is no upper limit on age restriction, but please note that those under the age of 18 can not participate due to contractual problems. There are restrictions on some nationalities due to legal relationship in the United States. Please contact us for more information.
I am concerned about health, can I join?
- Regarding health, the case is different one by one, so it can not be said unconditionally, but for those who are concerned, eventually the chief doctor exclusive to Virgin will decide whether to participate. In general, those who have a disease of the circulatory system or cranial nervous system are said to require attention. For further information, please consult our company first, also consult your family doctor.