It is with great pride that Exclusive Lifestyle introduces you to the Lynx, XCOR Aerospace’s entry into the suborbital space transportation market. As XCOR’s third generation of rocket-powered vehicles, Lynx is a revolutionary vehicle using non-toxic propellants: kerosene and liquid oxygen. After thousands of test-firings, XCOR’s engines have proven themselves to be durable, long lasting and among the safest in the industry.
Lynx incorporates many safety features. The liquid propellant rocket engines can be shut off in an emergency, or restarted, if necessary. In the event of an emergency, it can land just like an airplane. Like commercial jet transports, Lynx covers its engines with containment rings to protect the vehicle and crew. Most rockets do not use this sort of safety system. Finally, the simplicity of the Lynx’s design provides additional safety margins because fewer things can go wrong.
PERSONAL JOURNEYS TO THE EDGE OF SPACE
The canopy of the Lynx provides a majestic view of Earth and inky blackness of space. Sitting in the co-pilot’s seat beside the astronaut-pilot, you gaze upward, forward, and on either side. The Lynx provides you with an intimate and immediate experience of going where so few have gone before – the edge of space.
Since words alone can’t describe this journey to the edge of space, Participants will be presented with a personalised high definition DVD recorded by onboard cameras and other mementos of their historic status as pioneering space tourists.
The total cost of the Lynx flight experience is US$95,000. This includes a five night stay at a luxury resort during training and preparation, medical evaluation and screening, the cancellation insurance policy, and of course the Lynx flight itself, which promises to be the greatest ride off Earth. A deposit of US$20,000 begins the process of assigning the Participant to the training and qualification program.
THE EXPERIENCE: PRE-FLIGHT & TRAINING
Chief Test Pilot for XCOR Aerospace and Lynx, Col. Rick Searfoss (USAF Ret.) is among America’s most popular and highly qualified astronauts. A fighter pilot, test pilot and astronaut, Col. Searfoss is one of only seven people with more than 50 flights in rocket powered vehicles. His first space flight in 1993 set the record for the longest duration Space Shuttle mission. Early RocketShip Tours participants will have the privilege and distinction of personally reaching the edge of space in the co-pilot seat next to Col. Searfoss.
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