A Chinese private aerospace company, InterstellOr, has set its sights on making space tourism a reality by 2028. For 3 million yuan ($430,000), adventurous travelers could soon experience 3-6 minutes of weightlessness at the edge of space aboard the CYZ1 spacecraft. 🌌
Since its founding in early 2023, the startup has already secured 20 bookings, including a diverse group of thrill-seekers like an actor, a top engineer, a poet, and a businessman. The suborbital flight will reach the Kármán line—100 kilometers above Earth—where passengers can gaze into the cosmos before returning safely.
‘This isn’t just a joyride; it’s about inspiring a new era of exploration,’ said a company spokesperson. With global interest in private space travel booming, InterstellOr’s plan positions the Chinese mainland as a key player in this high-stakes industry. 💫
