After two decades orchestrating truly extraordinary trips for the world’s most discerning travelers at Roman & Erica, I’ve come to realize that the ultimate luxury isn’t just about where you go; it’s about how profoundly it changes you. As I write this from Cabane Tortin, a secluded alpine retreat accessible only by helicopter, the stars above feel closer than ever, beckoning us toward a new frontier.
At SpaceVIP, we’re not just facilitating space travel, we’re curating transformative experiences that redefine luxury. Space isn’t the future; it’s the now. And engaging with it could be the greatest catalyst for human change, much like AI. We don’t just gaze at the stars; we’re booking passages to them. Here’s how you can embark on this journey:
Earth-based Preludes: Zero Gravity Flights
Before committing to the cosmos, dip your toes into weightlessness. Our Zero Gravity experiences, available in the U.S. and France, let you float aboard a modified aircraft. Whether you opt for a single ticket or charter the entire plane, it’s the perfect primer for space travel.
Stratospheric Sojourns: Luxury Balloon Flights
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Travel in luxury with Zephalto.
For those seeking serenity over speed, stratospheric balloon journeys offer a gentle 10-mile-per-hour ascent to the edge of space. Céleste capsules, from the French startup Zephalto, elevates six passengers to 15 miles above Earth, providing panoramic views of our planet’s curvature and the darkness of the cosmos. The six-hour voyage includes three hours at the highest point, with optional sommelier-led wine tastings. Priced around $200,000 per seat, it’s a carbon-conscious, opulent alternative to rocket launches.
Orbital Excursions: The Radian One Experience
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Radian Aerospace’s Radian One spaceplane.
Ready to orbit Earth? Radian Aerospace’s Radian One spaceplane is redefining access to Low Earth Orbit (about 100 to 1,200 miles above the planet’s surface). This singlestage-to-orbit vehicle launches horizontally using a rocket-powered sled, offering a smooth, runway-style departure that reimagines how we reach orbit. After seven to ten days of training, passengers embark on an eight-hour journey, completing five, 88-minute orbits—witnessing five sunrises and five sunsets. With a ticket price starting in the seven figures, it’s a slightly more accessible entry point to orbital travel. Bookings for 2030 are now open by private invitation only.
Ultimate Frontier: International Space Station and Beyond
For the truly intrepid, a 10-day mission to the International Space Station awaits. After four months of rigorous training, you’ll live 240 miles above Earth, experiencing the profound “overview effect”—a cognitive shift in awareness reported by viewing Earth from space—all day.
Alternatively, consider a suborbital jaunt with Blue Origin; a spacewalk during a four-day orbital mission with SpaceX; or a private stay in a commercial space station with three of your best friends. These bespoke adventures can commence as early as next year, with prices starting in the tens of millions.
The Future is Now
From Left: SpaceVIP; Jonathan Hendrick/Claes Bech Poulson
From left: Roman Chiporukha, Rosmus Munk.
At SpaceVIP, we are pioneers, and our upcoming collaboration with Chef Rasmus Munk will offer the first, multi-course, Michelin-starred dining experience at the edge of space.
Secure your place among the first 1,000 humans in space. A refundable deposit today ensures your spot in history. Wait too long, and you’ll be joining the queue behind the others who can also afford it.
Roman Chiporukha is a member of Travel + Leisure’s A-List and specializes in space travel. You can create a tailor-made itinerary with Chiporukha by contacting him at Info@spacevip.com.
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