Space Perspective Unveils First-Ever Space “Spa“
Space Perspective Unveils First-Ever Space “Spa“
Part of the Spaceship Neptune Capsule Interior
Space Perspective has unveiled the custom design for its restroom – a first-ever Space Spa.
"The Space Spa is the one place in the capsule's interior where Explorers will be able to have a moment of solitude. So, it was imperative that it felt like a retreat."
Isabella Trani, Space Perspective
Space Perspective has completely reimagined human spaceflight with an innovative spacecraft (Spaceship Neptune) that features a pressurized capsule propelled slowly to the edge of space by a giant SpaceBalloon.
Tucked into one side of the capsule interior (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.
"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. aircraft experience," said Dan Window, who leads all facets of design at Space Perspective with Isabella Trani. "Overall, we embraced softness and optimistic color tones in the Space Spa, which play nicely with the contrasting colors you will see through its two windows. We're also using light washes, for example, to create ambience and allow for customization 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, allowing for things such as surfaces that are easy to wipe down, and its soft surfaces and greenery promote sound and odor control."
Adding to the luxurious experience Explorers will find onboard Spaceship Neptune are elements like a world-class food and beverage program, comfortable seating, and amenities like custom headphones, amenity kits and Wi-Fi.
In July, Space Perspective announced that the company had sold more than 1,600 tickets – surpassing the number of seats sold by any other space tourism company and representing $200M in sales. To put the significance of 1,600 Explorers in perspective, just over 600 individuals have ever flown to space, making Space Perspective's sales a groundbreaking achievement in expanding humanity's access to and experience of space.