According to NYPost, six explorers “will make history by enjoying a Michelin-starred chef's meal of a lifetime above 6% of the earth's atmosphere” on a six-hour journey, starting at $99/ ticket. All proceeds from the mission will benefit the Space Prize Foundation, which promotes gender equality in science and technology.
SpaceVIP founder Roman Chiporukha said: “This is the first in a series of collaborative expeditions with leading artists designed to harness the power of space travel to raise human awareness. people and promote understanding of global space”.
The chef will serve meals on the world's first carbon-neutral spacecraft Space Perspective's Spaceship Neptune on a mission scheduled to launch at the end of 2025 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida (USA).
In a statement, Space Perspective founder and co-CEO Jane Poynter said the company is making the experience of space more accessible than ever through unique flights that facilitate transformative moments. completely change people's lives, giving us a deeper insight into the world.
Once at an altitude of around 30km above sea level, explorers will have access to onboard wifi and will be able to live stream their experience and connect with friends and family on earth throughout flight. Guests will also be able to watch the sun rise over the curvature of the earth in style.
According to Chiporukha, chef Rasmus will serve imaginative dishes “inspired by the role space exploration has played in human history and its impact on our society over the past 60 years, both scientifically and philosophically. Despite this, Chiporukha said the dishes have not yet been finalized and will be revealed after the next phase of expedition planning.
Chef Ramsus's Copenhagen (Denmark)-based restaurant Alchemist has received 2 Michelin stars since 2020 and is ranked fifth among the world's top eateries in the World's 50 Best Restaurants.