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

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

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

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

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

Spaceship Neptune was designed for splashdowns because it’s an inherently safer option compared to ground landings. There’s more room to land with less objects to interfere, and the ocean provides natural cushioning. Splashdowns have been utilized for decades by NASA and more

Today, we celebrate Carl Sagan Day, the birthday of the profound scientist, astrophysicist, astronomer, philosopher, advocate, and science communicator. Sagan was a master of cosmic perspective and made significant contributions to the understanding of planetary science and the

After launching from Marine Spaceport (MS) Voyager, Spaceship Neptune gently ascends to an apogee of 100,000 feet (30,480 meters). From this altitude, Explorers will be treated to unparalleled views of Earth. During Development Flight 2 in September, we captured these

Mission patches carry a rich history and deep significance for spaceflight missions. First adopted by NASA astronauts in 1965, they symbolize the goals, crew, and unique aspects of each flight, and are a way to commemorate the mission. In continuing with this tradition, our team

Today we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the record-breaking StratEx space jump by former Google executive, pilot, and current Space Perspective board member, Alan Eustace. Eustace, in partnership with Paragon Space Development Corporation©—at the time, led by Space

An important, but sometimes overlooked, part of our operations is our fast boats. These boats assist Marine Spaceport (MS) Voyager in the stabilization and retrieval of Spaceship Neptune after it splashes down in the ocean, post-flight. After splashdown, the fast boats are

Space Perspective is excited to announce that @richardbranson will co-pilot Space Perspective’s first crewed test flight next year, alongside Founder, Jane Poynter and Founder and CTO, Taber MacCallum. This comes after our historic Development Flight 2 in September, where our

Leading up to Development Flight 2, we performed several comprehensive tests of all our systems to ensure successful operations. One of these was our mass simulator test, where we successfully moved a full-size model of our SpaceBalloon™ through our patented launch system aboard

Check out the journey Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior made a few weeks ago from our Mission Control at the Space Coast Regional Airport to Marine Spaceport (MS) Voyager at Port Canaveral, ahead its recent Development Flight 2 launch. The transit through Kennedy Space Center and

Take a behind-the-scenes look at our recent milestone—Development Flight 2. This full-scale flight test successfully tested a multitude of key systems needed to safely launch the capsule to 100,000 ft (30,480 m) and bring it back in a controlled descent to ocean splashdown. The

Last Thursday, Marine Spaceport (MS) Voyager arrived back to Port Canaveral, marking the completion of Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior's first full-scale flight test and our second overall uncrewed flight test. Voyager successfully launched and retrieved our FAA-regulated Excelsior

Many people ask what the view looks like at our 100,000-foot apogee. From this height, Explorers will be able to see the thin blue line of the Earth’s atmosphere. More commonly referred to as the “Overview Effect” by authors and astronauts, we call it “The Space Perspective.

With the successful first flight of Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior (and second overall uncrewed test demonstration) completed; we take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary accomplishments that have been completed. In just a few short years, our world-class team of engineers

Space Perspective has successfully completed a historic flight demonstration of Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior, the fully-operational test vehicle that will take Explorers to space. Around sunrise on Sunday, it launched from the deck of Marine Spaceport (MS) Voyager, propelled by