The Inspiration4 flight ushered in a new era in commercial spaceflight ... one where private citizens can become astronauts. But what is involved in training private astronauts to travel into space? How can a person prepare for space travel without going through the years of training that NASA astronauts must complete?
Providing that training is the mission of Orbite, a space training company for the ultimate adventurers.
On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, we talk with Nicolas Gaume and Jason Andrews, the founders of Orbite. Nicolas and Jason explain the concept behind training for the next generation of commercial space explorers – people leaving this planet for pleasure or profession.
Orbite is building a commercial spaceflight gateway complex with modern astronaut training facilities that will reimagine the human spaceflight experience. The company's programs blend specialized equipment and personal instruction to achieve confidence, skill, and team safety.
Potential astronauts will learn what it's like to live in space from VIP guest speakers and enjoy an unforgettable 'Michelin star' culinary space food lab and dining event. The entire program is hosted in elegant, luxury accommodations.
The first orientation program took place in France in August. Three additional orientation sessions will take place in November and December at the Four Seasons Resort in Orlando, FL. Each Astronaut Orientation will be limited to 10 guests to ensure personalized service. Astronaut Orientation is the first training offering of several planned from Orbite. This program focuses on putting guests through a series of activities that enlighten them about the different suborbital and orbital spaceflight offerings. Astronaut Orientation will expose trainees to different mission profiles through microgravity and high-G flight training, up-close tours of space facilities, and immersive virtual reality experiences of actual commercial space missions. Attendees will also have access to exclusive experiences, including a memorable ‘Michelin star’ space food lab tasting.
Training private astronauts ... on this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast.
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