
My beautiful balloon: Arizona-based stratospheric balloon company World View plans to launch trips to the edge of space.

Reservations open: Would-be passengers can now secure their place in line with a $500 deposit.

Pricing: Trips are $50,000 per person, with flexible financing options available.

The wait: The company plans to start commercial flights in early 2024.

Room for ten: The balloon-suspended craft holds eight passengers and two crew.

Spaceports: The launch spaceport will be in the vicinity of Grand Canyon National Park, World View says.

Wonderful world: World View hopes to open seven spaceports at seven locations around the planet.


