Reuters reported in 2018 that Blue was planning to charge passengers at least $200,000 for the ride, based on an appraisal of rival plans from billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc and other considerations, though its thinking may have changed.Blue Origin teased last week that it would soon begin selling tickets, following years of testing and development work that has included delays.
While celebrities and the uber-rich appear to be a core market for space tourist jaunts, at least initially, industry sources expect Blue to include some philanthropic component to its ticket strategy. Its zero-gravity experience is anchored by its SpaceShipTwo plane, and the company has ambitious plans to offer point-to-point travel between far-flung cities at near-space altitudes.Virgin says it will charge more than $250,000 for new reservations but has not announced final pricing. Sales will reopen following Branson’s flight.
What is that old saying? The sucker is born every millisecond. But the true mortal of this story is thuis; The current phase of capitalism (neo liberalism) has allowed a small % to get rich beyond this world. Will the rest finally wake up and do something abut it? French did.