Emergence of Affordable Suborbital Flights

Chinese companies, such as Deep Blue Aerospace, are introducing suborbital flights at significantly lower prices than their Western counterparts. With flights priced at around 1 million yuan, as compared to American companies that charge upwards of 450,000 dollars for similar experiences, these offerings make space travel more accessible to a broader audience. Deep Blue Aerospace plans to launch its 12-minute suborbital trips in 2027, promising a drop tower-like experience where passengers ascend to a certain altitude before descending back to Earth. This revolutionary approach of selling tickets through Taobao live streams has already garnered immense interest, with millions tuning in during the launch of this unconventional selling method, indicating a growing market for commercial space tourism in China.