Private Missions are the Ultimate Level of Space Tourism
Private missions are the ultimate level of space tourism, where you don’t just fly—you fully customize the experience. These are for explorers, researchers, corporations, or high-net-worth individuals wanting something beyond a standard suborbital or orbital trip.
What Are Private Missions?
- Fully chartered flights—tailored departure schedules, crew, and mission parameters
- Orbital stays on private stations or modules
- Corporate or scientific payloads included
- Custom mission duration: from a few days to weeks
- Personalized training, media access, and comfort upgrades
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Mission Control & Flexibility | Choose dates, itinerary, viewings, payloads |
| Comfort & Luxury | Private cabins, enhanced amenities, premium trainers |
| Scientific & Research Goals | Labs, experiments, payloads for R&D |
| Long Duration | Multi‑day or week‑long orbital stays |
| Branding & Experiential Add‑ons | Media coverage, personal memorabilia, guest programs |
Top Companies Offering Private Missions
- Axiom Space – Building private space stations, offering orbital private flights
- SpaceX – Private flights aboard Crew Dragon / Dragon capsules
- Blue Origin – Focusing more on suborbital (private clients) but expanding capabilities
- Virgin Galactic – Custom touchpoints for wealthy clients and scientists
Who This Is For
- Companies doing research or experiments in microgravity
- Ultra‑luxury travelers seeking exclusive, bespoke space adventures
- Celebrities or creators wanting the journey well documented
- Investors or founding members looking into space station stays
Considerations Before Booking
- Cost: often multi‑million USD for orbital or station stays
- Training requirements: months of prep for orbital missions
- Regulatory, legal, and insurance whgiven the high risk
- Health & fitness standards stricter than suborbital flights
Future Trends
- Modular private space hotels
- Corporate labs & tourism hybrids
- Private lunar flyby or Mars mission analogs
- Virtual reality pre‑experiences & simulators