Photos: Take a look inside Tucson-based World View's stratospheric balloon capsule
Tucson-based World View Enterprises has unveiled the latest design for a balloon-borne capsule that will take passengers on a tour of the stratosphere.
World View unveils new capsule
Tucson-based World View Enterprises showed off a mockup of its new stratospheric balloon passenger capsule at the Creative Industries Expo at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, from March 13-16. The company plans to begin taking tourists to 100,000 feet in the capsule for a ticket price of $50,000 starting in 2024.
World View capsule
The interior of World View's stratospheric tourist capsule is big enough to walk around in and features larger windows, a galley, bar and lavatory.
World View stratospheric balloon capsule
A World View pilot will sit at a control console and guide the balloon-borne craft to a parachute landing after flights lasting six to 12 hours.
World View stratospheric balloon capsule
Elliptical windows 6½ feet wide provide uninterrupted vistas of Earth from all passenger seats, while a "sky window" above provides an optimal view above the capsule when seats are in a reclined position.
World View stratospheric balloon capsule
Starting in 2024, Tucson-based World View Enterprises plans to take up to eight tourists at a time to heights of 100,000 feet in a pressurized capsule.
World View stratospheric balloon vehicle
Passengers on World View's balloon flights will have virtually 360-degree views of the sky and space.
World View stratospheric balloon capsule
A pilot will guide the World View balloon craft to a controlled landing via parachute.
David Wichner
Reporter
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