The Virgin Galactic corporation today announced a unique joint venture with Airstream designed to bolster the fledgling space tourism industry.
The two companies will partner to offer “Cosmic Camping” ™ to intrepid and well-heeled adventurers.
“Since the glory days of the Apollo program, Airstream has enjoyed a historic association with space exploration,” Virgin Galactic CEO Richard Branson said. “With Virgin Galactic already promising brief visits to outer space, it makes sense to offer our guests an overnight stay.”
Virgin Galactic CEO Richard Branson announces a historic first for space tourism.
The Virgin Galactic “Cosmic Caravan” ™ will be a grouping of five specially modified Airstream trailers positioned in an orientation of low altitude orbit over Earth.
Each airtight trailer will offer spectacular views of Earth thanks to specially designed wraparound windows and portholes.
The "Cosmic Caravan" will be a group of five specially modified Airstream trailers launched into low altitude Earth orbit.
Pantries will be stocked with freeze-dried camping staples like hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, smores, plus some regional favorites. “You haven’t lived until you’ve eaten freeze dried pig’s feet,” Branson said.
Black and grey water will simply be ejected into space, where it will immediately crystallize. “The universe is my dump station,” Branson said.
Richard Branson relaxes inside the prototype "Cosmic Caravan" trailer.
Pricing is not yet confirmed, but is expected to be in the “low six figures” per night. (Good Sam members qualify for 10% off, subject to availability.)
Celebrities such as Matthew McConaughey, Tom Hanks, and Ashton Kutcher have already signed up for a round of Cosmic Camping. “We may do the world a favor and just leave Ashton up there,” Branson said.
The five-trailer caravan is expected to be in orbit by 2017, with the first overnight stays beginning shortly thereafter.
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