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| "Go to space!" says Sir Dick Branson. |
Space has given us all the chance to dream: Of beauty and wonder. Of great adventures. Of being part of something bigger than ourselves.
And now…you’ll be one of the first people to live that dream on a Virgin Galactic spaceflight!
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| There's no curve to see except from glass. |
Let that soak in for a minute. You’re. Going. To. Space.
You and your guest will board a Virgin Galactic spaceship where you’ll take off smoothly, just like an airplane, and watch as the colors outside your window change from blue to indigo to midnight black...
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| I'll be down here wishing you luck. |
Hovering above Earth, nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking views of our bright planet and surrounding galaxy. Or hearing “you are now free to float about the cabin.”
Cameras throughout the cabin will record every moment in HD.
With 17 circular [convex fish-eye] windows for viewing, every seat is a window seat. And there’s even a mirror to watch yourself floating through space.
Following a smooth glide descent, you’ll return back to Earth safely, but forever transformed. You’re an astronaut now [well, not quite since the definition was changed by NASA in response to the three billionaires touching the edge of space].
- NOTE: No donation or payment is necessary to enter or win this sweepstakes.
who you'll help
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| You're paying me to pin you with your own Virgin Galactic "astronaut" badge, right, Dick? |
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| Ha, you'll be helping Dick! (Mary "Wally" Funk) |
A view of Earth from outer space.
Space for Humanity’s mission is to expand access to space, train our leaders of tomorrow, and contribute to a culture of interconnectedness.
By sending citizens to space — as well as hosting conversations, events, and launch parties — Space for Humanity will cultivate a global network of transformational leaders better equipped to create a sustainable future for us all.
More
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| Unity vs. Shepard: How do Dick and Jeff's rocket ship trips differ? (Al Jazeera) |
- ENTER NOW. WINNER ANNOUNCED AROUND SEPT. 29, 2021
This experience raises funds for Charities Aid Foundation America (“CAF America”), a US-registered, 501(c)(3) public charity. 100% of donations for this experience go to CAF America, which will then grant the donations, minus the experience fees and costs, to Space for Humanity (the “Designated Grantee”). For more information, see the “Fundraising Transparency” section below.*
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| Map of flight into "space" (Reuters) |
*Fundraising Transparency: Fundraising Transparency
This Experience is part of a fundraising campaign for Charities Aid Foundation America (“CAF America”), which is a globally recognized United States 501(c)(3) public charity (Federal Tax ID # 43-1634280). CAF America retains exclusive control over all donations raised in this Experience.
(a) How it works: Omaze and CAF America work together to offer incredible Experiences, like this one. You don’t have to donate to enter, but if you do, 100% of your donation goes to CAF America, who then distributes the donations, minus the Experience fees and costs, to the nonprofit(s) identified on the experience page (the “Designated Grantee(s)”). Our model allows CAF America and the non-profit grantees to spend less time worrying about raising funds and instead focus their energy on doing awesome work.
(b) Where your donation goes: For Experiences like this one, we first account for the actual costs of the Experience (e.g., Prize costs, payment processing fees, and advertising to awesome people like you). After those Experience costs are paid, eighty percent (80%) of the remaining donations (the “Adjusted Donations”) go to the Designated Grantee(s) via grant from CAF America.
(If there are multiple Designated Grantees, then this amount is equally distributed among them). CAF America also retains a small percentage of the total donations (less than 1%) to cover its own operating costs. Omaze uses the remaining amount to cover our costs of providing and maintaining the technology and team that makes this all happen.
Support Space for Humanity:
Win two seats on one of the FIRST Virgin Galactic Flights to space
YOU AND A FRIEND WILL:
Make history as you both live out your astronaut dreams on one of the FIRST Virgin Galactic commercial spaceflights
Experience weightlessness and awe-inspiring views of Earth from space
Join Sir Richard Branson for a personal VIP tour of Spaceport America
Be flown to the home of Spaceport America in New Mexico (hotel included!)
WINNER ANNOUNCED
AROUND SEPT 29, 2021
Alternative: Float into space
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| In the future, in the Year 2024, we'll be visiting "space" in a sturdy balloon (Varney & Co.) |
