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Space Perspective is excited to announce that Richard Branson will co-pilot Space Perspective’s first crewed test flight next year, alongside Founder, Jane Poynter and Founder and CTO, Taber MacCallum. This comes after our historic Development Flight 2 in September, where our test capsule, gently propelled by our hydrogen-powered balloon successfully completed its full flight profile, a six-hour nominal flight from launch to landing. This extraordinary achievement will be followed by a series of additional uncrewed test flights and furthers us on our path toward crewed flights and commercialization. Branson, a renowned entrepreneur, is no stranger to world-first adventures, having broken two ballooning world records crossing the Atlantic and Pacific oceans in 1987 and 1991 respectively. He said Space Perspective has the potential to revolutionize balloon flying, opening a world of new possibilities for adventure-seekers all over the globe. “Some of the most magnificent experiences of my life have happened on ballooning expeditions and I’m excited to support Space Perspective in its journey. I'm passionate about adventure and helping fellow entrepreneurs reach their business dreams. I look forward to dusting off my old ballooning license ahead of some magnificent test flights,” said Branson. Branson has also, along with other investors, made an investment in Space Perspective, which will help to accelerate our development and test flight program, confirming our leadership position in sustainable, stratospheric balloon travel. #spaceperspective #richardbranson #sustainability #innovation #adventure #achievement

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Mark Hitt

Director of Industry Affairs

3mo

A bit slower ride to 100k than other #Richardbranson methods but he’ll have time for cocktails and a chin wag.

Gale Clapper

Author & Photojournalist

3mo

Slow float is no joke! Wish I could witness the event. When they are in the air, I’ll say a prayer.

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👍 🎈this is a great story to share with students🎒🛩

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Andrew Nelson

Aerospace Executive, Founder, & C-Suite Leader

3mo

Great news Jane Poynter and Taber MacCallum and the whole Space Perspective Team!!! Wonderful news and great to see Sir Richard Branson headed back to the stratosphere and space! Our Aerospace Associates at RS&H love to support you and yours ... adventurers, innovators, and iconoclasts willing to break traditional thinking for the good of all!

Paul M Grogan

Freelance Blogger | Mindfulness Certification

2mo

Small world, y’all need any help on the motor vessel side of things let me know. (That was my old fleet; vessel.)

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Barry Shanks

Director at RocketBreaks Admiral Jet.

3mo

Rocketbreaks.com are so proud to be a preferred supplier and part of this incredible journey.

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That sounds amazing, can't wait to see how it unfolds

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Alessandro Monterosso

Bridging Science and AI for a sustainable future | 🚀 #Forbes Under 30 Global Leader | Co-Founder 📍Patchai | Serial Investor | Set to marry in Space 🧑🚀

3mo

Would be a blessing to have Richard Branson as pilot for my wedding in Space! 🙏🚀

Sir Darren Jacklin (ROC)

Building a Portfolio of World Class Companies / 10 Years Board of Directors eXp World Holdings, (NASDAQ: EXPI)

3mo

Looking forward to watching this all unfold.

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