Space Perspective

Spaceship Neptune and all Space Perspective operations are regulated by the FAA and the Coast Guard. The FAA regulates Spaceship Neptune as a spacecraft because the environment the capsule operates in is akin to that of low-Earth orbit—and so, the capsule has been designed and engineered to protect its passengers from the harsh conditions of space. Inside the pressurized capsule, you will find environmental control and life support, pressure control, thermal control, and other systems. Similar to the International Space Station, no space suit is required when onboard the flight.

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As the world’s first carbon-neutral spaceflight experience, our efforts to offer transformative flights to the edge of space are built on the foundation of sustainability.

Spaceship Neptune is a plug-in electric capsule that uses renewable hydrogen. Instead of accelerating to space with high-energy rockets that fight against gravity, Spaceship Neptune uses gravity through buoyancy. The gas inside the SpaceBalloon is lighter than the surrounding air so it literally lifts the balloon and capsule up to come to equilibrium above 99% of Earth’s atmosphere where it floats, like an ice cube floating on water. To descend, Neptune releases a tiny amount of gas that turns into water, so the vehicle is near-zero emissions.

It utilizes aviation-grade lithium batteries to run all systems on board. All parts of the spacecraft are designed to be used many times, outside of our SpaceBalloon™— which is recycled after each flight and upcycled when possible.

We continually work to reduce our overall carbon footprint. Our operations still produce carbon emissions, which we offset through scientifically verified carbon credits such as projects like Cool Effects that remove our CO2 from the atmosphere for us. The projects we selected protect the coastline and create nurseries for fish and other wildlife.

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Spaceship Neptune has been designed and manufactured to be one of the safest, most accessible, and sustainable spacecrafts. Countless hours of engineering and design by our expert team have gone into the creation of this innovative spacecraft.

Here are a few things that make Spaceship Neptune one-of-a-kind:

- Its spherical shape creates the ideal pressure vessel and roomiest interior, measuring 16 feet (4.9 meters) in diameter and a pressurized volume of more than 2,000 cubic feet (60 cubic meters)

- Every major component of the spacecraft is covered by a patent

- Its Space Lounge comfortably fits 8 Explorers and a Captain and is complete with a restroom, bar, Wi-Fi, and highly engineered seats

- There are 15 repeating, UV-reflective windows that offer 360° panoramic views in every direction

- Advanced thermal control system manages extreme temperature variations and keeps Explorers comfortable throughout the entire flight

- The all-electric capsule is propelled gently to space by our SpaceBalloon™, which is filled with renewable hydrogen and recycled or upcycled after post-flight retrieval

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At about 550 feet long and with a volume of a little over 24 million cubic feet, our SpaceBalloon™ is truly a feat of engineering and meticulous construction.

The material of each SpaceBalloon™ is a specifically engineered, thoroughly tested, and exceptionally tough polymer designed to withstand extreme conditions In the Stratosphere.

The production of our SpaceBalloons™ is no simple task and involves an extensive manufacturing process, all done in our Loren G. Seely SpaceBalloon™ manufacturing facility—named after the late Loren Seely for his pioneering work in ballooning and mentorship of our Balloon lead, Mitzi Giles.

Assembly is done by individually joining each of the gores together, which are the segments of material that make up the balloon, ensuring airtight bonds without compromising the integrity of the material. There are a variety of sensors and quality checks to verify each seal meets strict requirements. From there, load members are added to the balloon for reinforcement and stress distribution, creating a strong and stable framework.

Once everything is constructed and exhaustively inspected, the SpaceBalloon™ is packed up and ready to be transported to MS Voyager for flight.

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Take a look at our post-flight retrieval process from Development Flight 2, where our fast boats meet the capsule to stabilize it and prep for it to be lifted back onto the deck of MS Voyager by our custom-built, 52-foot A-frame. This process is expected to take around 20 minutes from splashdown to Explorer disembarkation.

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