Houston is ready for lift off. A zero-gravity spaceflight is docking in Space City for a one-of-a-kind space exploration experience this June. For five days, Zero-G, “the world’s only FAA-certified provider of weightless flights”, will take Houstonians on parabolic flights where cadets can literally float in space.
What is Zero-G?
As described on its website: “The Zero-G Experience is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience true weightlessness. It’s not a simulation – it’s real life, minus gravity.”
How does the Zero Gravity Experience work?
The Zero-G Experience whisks space cadets aboard a modified Boeing 727. While the vessel flies in aerobatic patterns called parabolas at an increasing altitude, the environment inside becomes weightless, wherein which cadets aged 8 and over can “float, flip, and soar as if you were in space”. Emphasis on this note here: THIS IS NOT A SIMULATION.
Throughout the flight, that which will include 15 of these parabolic fly throughs, comprising of 20-30 seconds of weightlessness each, cadets will experience zero gravity as well as lunar gravity (1/6 of body weight), and martian gravity (1/3 of body weight).
The entire experience will last about five hours, and will also include a Zero-G flight suit, Zero-G merchandise, flight completion pin, as well as photos and videos of flyers’ experience.
Who can fly?
The Zero-G Experience in Houston is available to anyone of all abilities aged 8 or older. Children flying under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult of legal guardian. For prospective flyers with specific medical conditions, they must obtain a sign-off from a personal physician.
How much does it cost?
Just to really hammer this point home, the Zero-G Experience is a non-simulated, real-life experience. As such, its prices are reflected as such. Flights are priced at For the small price of $9,900 + 5.2% tax – there’s a reason its the new, go-to hobby for billionaires. Speaking of which, the company will also feature a number of private charters available for $272,000 plus tax.
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Zero-G is floating its zero gravity experience into Houston on June 1. Its June 1st experience is the most affordable, as open to any prospective ticket buyer. For those who are in financial means to do so, and seek a more private experience, private charter flights will be available on June 1, 3, 4, and 5.
Where do the zero gravity flights in Houston take place?
In the air, duh. Kidding. Beginning June 1, the Zero-G Experience will be setting up shop at the EFD Ellington Airport at 11602 Aerospace Ave.