Summary:
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Balloon Tourism: Startups like Zephalto, Space Perspective, and World View are developing pressurized capsules attached to gas-filled balloons to take tourists to the stratosphere, reaching heights of 15 to 19 miles above Earth.
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Experience Details: The six-hour rides offer a unique view without reaching space, providing a sensation similar to being on an airplane rather than a rocket. No physical requirements are needed to board.
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Market Interest: Despite varying ticket prices from $50,000 to $184,000 per seat, consumer interest is strong with thousands of tickets already sold, though commercial service is still in development with only Zephalto having conducted crewed tests so far.
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