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Well it's a bargain, I guess, compared to the current ticket prices for space tourism-- which is still in the 7-figures range. It's got to be an extreme rarifi
by crispyambulance 3y ago
Well it's a bargain, I guess, compared to the current ticket prices for space tourism-- which is still in the 7-figures range.
It's got to be an extreme rarified market where normal rules just don't apply.
How many potential customers are there that have the kind of disposable income to pay for a one-time "experience" and ALSO a tolerance for risk that is somewhere between race-car driver and wingsuit-enthusiast.
- jxramos 3y agoI think this bit of marketing helps too.. “95% of the Earth’s ocean is unexplored. You can change that.” Their money is going to philanthropic activity exploring the oceans.
- cauthon 3y agoWhat is philanthropic about spending "a million dollars on gas" per trip to send some billionaires on a glorified elevator ride?
- jxramos 3y agoI suppose very little in some people's eyes maybe more in others. I think it depends on how much unexplored ocean this team dedicates their budget towards exploring.