A Spanish company that aims to take tourists to the edge of space compares its balloon-powered trips to the stratosphere as leisurely “glamping,” as distinct from the more brief, intense and rugged space tourism being offered by the likes of Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin.

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Stratospheric balloon-powered flights will be longer, gentler, quieter, cheaper (and lower) than those of Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic{ai:summary}<p>HALO Space plans leisurely space tourism for 2026, dubbed "glamping" compared to rivals. Unveils Aurora capsule in London. #technology</p>

Spanish company HALO Space plans to offer 'space glamping' by 2026

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