posted 08-05-2021 05:06 PM               

Announced plans to reopen sales effective today (Aug. 5). For the private astronaut market, the Company will have three consumer offerings:

1. a single seat;
   
2. a multi‐seat couples / friends / family package; and
   
3. full‐flight buy out.

Pricing for these offers will begin at $450,000 per seat. Sales will initially open to the company's significant list of early hand‐raisers, prioritizing the Spacefarer Community, who, as promised, will be given first opportunity to reserve their place in space.

A follow‐on priority list will be opened to customers interested in reserving future spaceflights.

posted 08-05-2021 11:09 PM               

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Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
...just not before those who pay $450,000 or other premium amounts.

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posted 08-06-2021 08:19 AM               

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Originally posted by 328KF:
That would be a huge mistake on Virgin Galactic's part.

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That was also around the same time that Virgin Galactic announced the Spacefarer Community program, which, for a $1,000 deposit, would give you first access to the higher priced tickets.

posted 11-08-2021 04:04 PM               

In August 2021, opened sales to our Spacefarer community, the group of early hand-raisers who had reserved the right to be first in line for tickets. The Company announced a target of 1,000 reservations prior to the launch of private astronaut commercial service. Approximately 700 of these 1,000 have been sold to date. Current pricing of $450,000 per seat has been well received.

posted 02-15-2022 09:43 AM               

Virgin Galactic Opens Limited Opportunity to Purchase Future Spaceflight Reservation

Virgin Galactic, an aerospace and space travel company, announced today (Feb. 15) that ticket sales will open to the general public starting on February 16, providing the opportunity to purchase one of the initial spaceflight reservations and secure membership in the unique community of Future Astronauts.

"At Virgin Galactic, we believe that space is transformational," said Virgin Galactic CEO Michael Colglazier. "We plan to have our first 1,000 customers on board at the start of commercial service later this year, providing an incredibly strong foundation as we begin regular operations and scale our fleet."

Virgin Galactic spaceflight reservations also provide access to the Future Astronaut membership community -- designed and curated to bring inspiration, excitement, and adventure from the time of ticket purchase to spaceflight and beyond. Members will enjoy access to money-can't-buy experiences, events, trips and space-readiness activities while they await their spaceflight.

The spaceflight itself launches from Spaceport America in New Mexico. Starting with several days of spaceflight preparedness activities, future astronauts will stay with their guests at forthcoming custom accommodations. Guests will enjoy bespoke itineraries and world-class amenities during astronaut-specific training programs.

During spaceflight, astronauts will experience a 90-minute journey including a signature air launch and Mach-3 boost to space. The spaceship gracefully flips while astronauts enjoy several minutes of out-of-seat weightlessness and breath-taking views of Earth from the spaceship's 17 windows. Upon return from this transformational experience, astronauts will begin a meaningful journey to create positive impact with the perspective that can only come from seeing our beautiful planet from space.

Spaceflight reservations are a total price of USD $450,000. Following an initial deposit of USD $150,000, customers will make their final payment before their flight. Those interested in spaceflight reservations can visit virgingalactic.com to start the application process.