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In 2021, a group of aerospace engineers, astronauts, and visionaries came together with a singular belief: that space travel should not be reserved for government astronauts and the ultra-wealthy. It should be a human birthright.

Orbital Voyages was founded on the conviction that the overview effect — the profound cognitive shift experienced by astronauts when viewing Earth from space — should be accessible to more than just a privileged few. We have spent five years developing the safest, most reliable spacecraft ever built for civilian spaceflight, and we are now ready to welcome the next generation of explorers.

Our headquarters sit on the Florida coast, minutes from our launch facilities at Cape Canaveral. Our astronaut training campus spans 40 acres in the Arizona desert, where candidates undergo rigorous preparation in a purpose-built environment designed to simulate every aspect of spaceflight. From centrifuge training to microgravity flights, our program ensures every passenger is fully prepared for their journey.

Today, Orbital Voyages operates three classes of missions — suborbital, orbital, and lunar flyby — each designed to provide unique perspectives on our place in the universe. Our fleet includes the Voyager capsule, the Horizon-class deep space vehicle, and partnerships with world-class launch providers including Falcon and Nova rocket systems.

We have flown 47 civilians to space across 12 completed missions with a perfect safety record. Our goal is to fly 500 passengers by 2030 and to establish a permanent orbital habitat by 2035. The future of humanity is in the stars — and we are building the bridge to get there.

Our Values

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Safety First

Every decision we make is measured against one standard: does it make spaceflight safer? Our spacecraft are certified to the highest standards with quadruple-redundant systems and over 200 automated safety checks per mission.

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Planetary Perspective

We believe that seeing Earth from space fosters a deeper appreciation for our planet. Every Orbital Voyages astronaut returns with a renewed commitment to environmental stewardship and global cooperation.

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Innovation Without Compromise

We invest heavily in R&D — from next-generation life support systems to sustainable propulsion. Our engineering teams push the boundaries of what's possible while never cutting corners on reliability.

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Accessibility

We are actively working to reduce the cost of space travel through economies of scale, reusable vehicle architectures, and strategic partnerships. Our goal is to make orbital flight affordable to a broad segment of humanity.

Our Journey

2021

Founded

Orbital Voyages was founded by Dr. Amara Chen and a team of former NASA engineers with a vision to democratize space travel.

2022

First Test Flight

Our Voyager capsule completed its first uncrewed test flight, reaching 120 km altitude and demonstrating all critical safety systems.

2023

Crewed Validation

First crewed test flight with our team of test pilots. Three days in orbit confirmed the vehicle's readiness for civilian passengers.

2024

First Civilian Flights

First 20 civilian astronauts flew suborbital missions. A perfect safety record and 100% satisfaction rate among passengers.

2025

Orbital Operations Begin

Launched our first orbital missions with civilian passengers. Introduced the Horizon-class vehicle for lunar missions.

2026

Lunar Flyway & Beyond

Opening bookings for our first lunar flyby missions and announcing plans for a permanent orbital habitat by 2030.

Meet the Team

The visionaries, engineers, and explorers behind Orbital Voyages

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Dr. Amara Chen

CEO & Co-Founder

Former NASA astronaut with two Space Shuttle missions and a PhD in aerospace engineering. Led the design of the Voyager capsule.

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James Reyes

Chief Technology Officer

20 years in spacecraft propulsion. Former SpaceX engineer who led the development of our safety-critical life support systems.

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Sofia Nakamura

Chief Astronaut Officer

Record-holding astronaut with 300 days in orbit. Oversees all crew training and passenger preparation programs.

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Dr. Marcus Webb

Medical Director

Aerospace medicine specialist who designed our passenger health screening and in-flight medical protocols.

Our Technology

Purpose-built vehicles and systems engineered for safety, comfort, and reliability

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Voyager Capsule

A fourth-generation crew capsule designed for orbital missions. Features panoramic viewing windows, ergonomic acceleration couches, and a state-of-the-art environmental control system. Capable of carrying 4 passengers on multi-day orbital flights.

4 passengers 3 days endurance Quad-redundant
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Horizon-Class Ship

Our deep-space vehicle purpose-built for lunar flyby missions. Equipped with extended life support, radiation shielding, and a 360-degree observation cupola. Designed for 7-day missions with a crew of 3 plus pilot.

3 passengers 7 days endurance Lunar-capable
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Launch Systems

We partner with the world's most reliable launch providers. Our Falcon-class rockets handle suborbital and orbital missions, while the heavy-lift Nova rocket powers lunar flights. All vehicles feature autonomous abort systems and rapid emergency egress.

Falcon-class Nova heavy-lift 99.7% reliability

Join the Mission

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