Space Perspective will offer the first-ever Space Spa aboard its pressurised capsule, Spaceship Neptune. The spa shares the same space as Spaceship Neptune’s restroom, tucked into one side of the Space Lounge.
“The Space Spa will surpass facilities you would find in a first-class airplane cabin and serve as a solo oasis during spaceflight, which is a shared experience for eight Explorers accompanied by a Captain,” Space Perspective said.
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“One of the most consistent questions we receive when people learn that our spaceflight lasts six hours is if there will be a loo,” said Jane Poynter, Founder and Co-CEO of Space Perspective. “The answer is always, of course, yes. And there is no need for a vacuum toilet like astronauts contend with, or a diaper.
“Having a proper and beautifully designed restroom contributes significantly to the accessible and unique experience we are offering and accentuates the incredible views of the deep blackness of space, the brilliant thin blue line of our atmosphere, the stars above and the Earth below.”
“We aimed to create an environment that was more akin to a spa vs. an aircraft experience,” said Dan Window, who leads all facets of design at Space Perspective with Isabella Trani.
“We embraced softness and optimistic colour tones in the Space Spa, which play nicely with the contrasting colours you will see through its two windows. We’re also using light washes to allow customisation of the environment as well as discourage reflections in the windows. Soothing soundscapes will be unique to what you experience in the Space Lounge, and we brought in plants as a callback to the experience that Space Perspective’s founders had in Biosphere 2.”
“The Space Spa is the one place in the capsule’s interior where Explorers will be able to have a moment of solitude,” added Trani. “So, it was imperative that it felt like a retreat.
Explorers will find this environment cocooning and comforting with no sharp edges, which adds to the ambience and creates a very welcoming place. On a practical level, the design benefits cleanliness with surfaces that are easy to wipe down, not to mention sound and odour control through the padding and greenery.”
Adding to the luxurious experience Explorers will find onboard Spaceship Neptune are elements including a world-class food and beverage program, ultra-comfortable seating, custom headphones, amenity kits and Wi-Fi.
As of July, Space Perspective had sold more than 1,600 tickets, representing US$200 million in sales.
