Welcome to space!
We don´t have much to wait before one of the most eccentric dreams becomes true: space travel. Next year, Virgin Galactic, thanks to its millionaire owner Sir Richard Branson, will offer for the first time civilian spaceflight for the price of 125,000 pounds sterling (200,000 dollars). So far, about 300 persons have been selected and have booked to secure a place in the new model, named SS2 (SpaceShip Two), designed by aerospace engineer Burt Rutan.
White Knight Two
Last year was presented the White Knight Two, the mother ship that will carry the SS2 to a sufficient height in order to enable the SS2 to jump into space with its six passengers and two pilots. The journey will take about two hours, including the route from the base and back. During the journey, passengers will be able to enjoy five minutes of zero gravity. The Virgin Galactic is already working in the “spaceport” in New Mexico from where it will take off.
And we wonder, when are they going to offer us space hotels? So far, the closest to a space-room is the suite called “Space Club” offered by Hotel Puerta America (Madrid):
Suite Space Club by Zaha Hadid
Designed by Zaha Hadid, you can find out more about this suite and others in our website WWW.COCOSUITES.COM (note that registering as a user, you will receive all kinds of special services and exclusive benefits on arrival, such as room upgrades, late-check-out, fruit and champagne, etc).
