In developing the first Russian tourist kosmolot
News Technologies / / December 19, 2019
Several Russian companies have two years working to develop a spacecraft for the tourist flights into orbit. This was in the framework of the Russian investment forum in Sochi, first reported by NGOs General Designer "Aerospace Technology" Alexander Begak.
On the timing of the realization of such a project, he has not mentioned, but said that the ship already has a name - "Space yacht Selene." According to the idea, it would be an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of rising into the air like a plane taking off from a conventional runway.
It is assumed that to go into space, he will be at a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 at a height of 120-140 kilometers. After reentry, the shuttle speed is Mach 0.85. The time spent in the open space is not specified.
The ship will accommodate six passengers and one pilot, the presence of which is necessary only for peace of mind and convenience of tourists. Controlled vessel will be in automatic mode without his participation.
According to preliminary estimates, the cost flight to orbit will be about 200-300 thousand dollars, or 13,5-20 million rubles. The amount of more than impressive, but it is worth considering that it is just a reference to the existence of the project without any plans and forecasts. Accordingly, to speak about the price yet fairly early.
Currently, to suborbital tourist in flights already hard preparing for the American company Virgin Galactic and Space X Elon Musk. Both of them are planning to hold his first start of the passengers on board this year.