Today, Space Adventures, Ltd., the world’s leading space experiences company, participated in the 9th Annual International Mars Society conference held in Washington, D.C. Space Adventures’ vice president for orbital spaceflight, Christopher Faranetta, discussed the company’s plans for a circumlunar mission.
“Last year, Space Adventures announced its commitment to send the world’s first commercial passenger to the moon,” said Mr. Faranetta. “Aside from the fact that no one has orbited the moon in 34 years, this mission will provide our client with the opportunity to view the illuminated far side from less than 62 miles away; see the famous earthrise; and become the world’s first private interplanetary explorer.”