World View today announces the debut of its spaceflight capsule prototype. The exterior of the World View space capsule is shaped like a faceted hexagon with softened edges and a pearlescent white finish.
The large elliptical windows measure approximately 6.5 feet wide x 4.5 feet high. When seats are in a reclined position, the sky window on top of the capsule provides passengers a line of sight to the balloon lifting them as well as constellations upon reaching float altitude. The central ceiling pelmet also includes a mood wash light that changes in accordance with the stage in flight to provide optimal viewing out of the capsule’s windows. Amenities including a cocktail table, graphical user interface (GUI) screen (providing educational materials and engaging activities), central console, personal storage and beverage holder.
The onboard crew, including one pilot and one concierge, serve as both Earth and space guides, cross-trained in flight operations, hospitality and medical support. World View’s space tourism program begins launching commercial flights in 2024 with voyages taking off from natural and man-made wonders such as the Grand Canyon and Great Barrier Reef. Flights will lift passengers in a zero-pressure stratospheric balloon and pressurized space capsule to 100,000 feet altitude, nearly 23 miles above Earth, for an unparalleled experience that will last six to eight hours.