If you're in the 1% and have 10 mins to spare this July, bid for a place on first Blue Origin manned space launch

If you're in the 1% and have 10 mins to spare this July, bid for a place on first Blue Origin manned space launch

Blue Origin is planning to launch its first crew into space on July 20 – and a seat on this inaugural spaceflight is up for auction.


There will be three stages to this process. Anyone can enter a sealed bid from May 5: all you have to do is fill out a form containing personal and contact information, and say how much you’re willing to pay to go space.


On May 19, Blue Origin will unseal the auction, and people must place the high bid to continue. Finally, on June 12, the richest person highest bidder and thus winning space tourist will be determined at auction held live online.

“The winning bid amount will be donated to Blue Origin’s foundation, Club for the Future, to inspire future generations to pursue careers in STEM and help invent the future of life in space,” the Jeff-Bezos-founded biz announced this week.


You’ll have to meet a few requirements to fly in a capsule attached to Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, however. First, only those over the age of 18 will be considered. Second, there are few physical conditions: you must weigh between 110 and 223lbs (50 to 100kg), and be between 5’0” and 6’4” (1.52 and 1.95 meters) tall, and be able to climb seven flights of stairs in less than 90 seconds.


You have to be dexterous enough to zip up your own spacesuits and fasten your own seat belts. Finally, it's no good if you’re afraid of heights or if you have a weak bladder. You can watch a demonstration of the capsule safety system below to ..

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