Blue Origin has recently unveiled a spectacular video that offers viewers a glimpse into its exhilarating space tourism venture onboard the New Shepard rocket. The video, aptly named “Book your place on New Shepard,” is approximately two and a half minutes long and features compelling snippets from the eight manned New Shepard flights that have occurred since its inaugural flight in July 2021.

So far, the coveted spots within the capsule have been occupied by either affluent individuals or high-profile celebrities, offered a complimentary journey to promote the unique experience. Keen-eyed viewers may even spot Star Trek’s iconic William Shatner in the video.

The cost of these space voyages has not been clearly mentioned in the video. However, it’s known that Virgin Galactic, offering a similar space tourism service, charges a staggering $450,000 per seat.

The thrilling journey offered by Blue Origin involves a rapid ascent in a six-seat capsule, perched atop a single-stage, sub-orbital New Shepard rocket. The capsule ascends about four miles above the Kármán line, a point 62 miles above the Earth’s surface considered the beginning of space. At the peak of the flight, passengers can leave their seats to experience a few moments of weightlessness while taking in the awe-inspiring views of Earth.

Upon strapping back in safely, the capsule makes its descent back to Earth, aided by parachutes, landing near the launch site. The entire exhilarating experience lasts roughly 10 minutes.

While the idea of space tourism has faced criticism, viewed by some as an extravagant indulgence for the wealthy, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Blue Origin, views it differently. He has expressed that if the cost of space travel can be reduced through the development of better infrastructure, more people will have the opportunity to explore space and potentially make significant contributions to improving life on Earth.

In line with this vision, Bezos and Blue Origin are also working on more potent rockets like the New Glenn, which is expected to make its maiden flight later this year.