DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane SPACE DINING NEXT YEA R Source: Zephalto French tourism company Zephalto is offering dining-in-space trips starting in 2024. Here's what we know: Michelin-star dining at the edge of space on a huge ballon Key facts: 15.5 miles above the Earth's surface Take-off - France Cost: nearly $130,000 per person Vehicle: Stratospheric balloon Named: Celeste Time: 6 hours Meal cost per person: about 100-times that of the most expensive Michelin star restaurant on Earth View: Breath-taking views of stars, the Earth, Sun that only astronauts have seen Culinary experience: Luxury with meat cooked by famous French chefs and wine picked by experts Number of passengers: 6 Pilots: 2 onboard Time: 90 minutes to reach peak altitude, 6-hour round trip; 3 hours at maximum altitude This is the world's most luxurious ball