Are you ready to jet off to space? If you've got a spare $450,000 down the back of the sofa, then Virgin Galactic might have a treat for you! Let's be real, going to space is something that most of us will never get to experience in our lifetime because we aren't millionaires, amongst other reasons. That's not to say that going to space wouldn't be an amazing experience, because being able to see the entire globe from above would be breathtaking. As technology advances, more and more people are getting the opportunity to fly to space - and if Elon Musk has anything to do with it, we'll all be on Mars soon. <img class="size-full wp-image-1263218003" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/06/GettyImages-166300867-1.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="668" />[[imagecaption|| Virgin Galactic during a test flight. Credit: Virgin Galactic / Getty]] Virgin, a worldwide company that dabbles in travel, mobile service, and a lot of other things, is running a trip to space at the end of this month, but it'll cost $450,000 for a ticket. As reported by the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12201901/Virgin-Galactic-launch-commercial-space-flight-MONTH-tickets-450-000.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail</a>, the firm operated by Richard Branson has announced that it will perform its first commercial flight out of a spaceport in New Mexico. Galactic 01 will seat six people, and given that all goes well, Galactic 02 will launch a month later - with the company intending to launch a flight every month. The VSS Unity spaceplane went through its final test in May when a crew of four rocketed to 50 miles above the surface of the earth - ensuring that there were some amazing views. Aboard Galactic 01 will be Angelo Landolfi, Walter Villadei, and Pantaleone Carlucci who are three members of the Italian Air Force and the National Research Council of Italy. <img class="size-full wp-image-1263218007" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/06/GettyImages-1178649046.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" />[[imagecaption|| Richard Branson has joined the likes of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos in making space accessible. Credit: Drew Angerer / Getty]] Despite tickets being available to the public, the first few flights will be used to carry out research around microgravity. Joining the Italians onboard will be pilot Frederick W. Sturckow, co-pilot Michael Masucci, and safety officer Beth Moses. Michael Colglazier, the CEO of Virgin Galactic said: "We are launching the first commercial spaceline for Earth with two dynamic products – our scientific research and private astronaut space missions." He continued: "This next exciting chapter for Virgin Galactic has been driven by innovation, determination, and a commitment to delivering an unparalleled and truly transformative customer experience." Not taking off in the conventional way that we associate with rockets, the Galactic starts with a carrier White Knight Two taking off from a runway and climbing to 10 miles. From this point, the VSS Unity spaceplane separates and uses a rocket motor to reach the desired altitude of 50 miles. This means that the Galactic missions take the spaceplane to the boundaries of space, which was determined by NASA. When at the highest point, the engines shut off and those on board are allowed to unbuckle their seatbelts and enjoy the fun that zero gravity has to offer. It then descends and lands on the same runway that the journey started from, much like a regular aircraft. If you're wondering who is brave enough to go on this trip, over 800 people are said to have signed up so far, with the number steadily increasing. Still not convinced? Watch the trailer:  [[youtubewidget||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZQXaSveFEA]] According to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/celebrities-reserve-tickets-to-fly-space-richard-branson-virgin-galactic-2021-7?r=US&IR=T" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Business Insider</a>, celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Russell Brand, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, and Ashton Kutcher have staked their interest. With businessmen like Branson, Musk, and Jeff Bezos all venturing into space - it doesn't seem like it'll be that long before we're freely able to explore the boundaries of our planet. Though at this point, it doesn't seem like there will be inflight catering. <h6>Featured image credit: Virgin Galactic / Getty</h6>

Virgin Galactic set to take passengers on a space tour for $450,000 per person

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