The Spanish businessman Jose Mariano Lopez Urdiales zero2infinity has founded a new concept of space travel.
Based in Barcelona, zero2infinity creates a system capable of changing the concept of travel, making it possible for thousands of people will reach the nearest space, this new poryecto is Bloon.
Bloon The balloon can be launched from anywhere in the world for flight passengers and two pilots especial.Cuatro can go inside the ship.
Bloon not use thrusters to reach space and generates no emissions as a result of the launch. The system is virtually silent and requires no major infrastructure for the launch, you only need a portable inflatable structure.
A prototype at the company expects to launch its first human test flight in 2012 on a boat minibloon. By 2015, zero2infinity expects the passenger up to 36 km altitude is already real.
This initiative is also expected to make use of flights for scientific research on climate and conditions in the upper stratosphere.
The operation of the balloon is very simple and is a safe system for the atmosphere and our planet. When you release a little air, a helium balloon pod up the earth. Navigating in space at 36 km for two hours. To land, the helium gas exapande in space and the ball is removed, while a parachute deployed to control the descent back to earth. Finally, eight foot inflatable extend from the ship to create a cushion for landing.
The experience is a safe journeyfour hours in a pleasant and intimate. Flying at an altitude of 36 km to enjoy a spectacular view of our planet and learn about the most singular.
The most breathtaking views of our planet. An incredible change to see the stars. During the trips, travelers podráns dine, their favorite drink or relax with a simpel incredible views of the cosmos Tarver the panoramic windows of the capsule.
Both drivers will help passengers to learn all about our world. It is not just a journey to observe, but also to enjoy the wonders of our planet. This unforgettable journey into the heart of space at a cost of € 110,000 (about U.S. $ 160 000)