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🌲🎊OH WHAT FUN! Gift a Founders Club Membership and receive the following LIFETIME perks!

1. Be the first to stay and train at Orbite's NEW Campus
2. Be among the first to select your astronaut training program of choice!
3. Recieve access to exclusive pre-opening events worldwide
4. Get invited to VIP launch viewing parties
5. Insider access to future spaceflight mission packages (suborbital / orbital)
6. First to visit, stay, and train at future Orbite campus locations

🎁Learn more and sign up today at www.orbitespace.com

🎁HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA🌲
Give the gift of Orbite's LIFETIME Founders Club Membership! You will be the first to stay and train for space at Orbite’s new astronaut campus. In addition, Founders Club Members receive lifetime premier access to all pre-opening events, VIP launch viewing parties, and future spaceflight mission packages (suborbital and orbital)! Limited time only! Don't miss out!

🎅Learn more and sign up at www.orbitespace.com

MEET OUR ADVISOR: PHILIPPE BOURGUIGNON – CREATIVE LEADER OF HOSPITALITY AND ENTERTAINMENT​
Currently Vice-Chair of Revolution Places and Executive Co-Chairman of Exclusive Resorts. Previously CEO of World Economic Forum, Chairman and CEO of Club Med​, Chairman and CEO of Euro Disney, and Head of Development at Accor.

🧑‍🚀**Orbite Announces Astronaut Training Programs**
Opens Pre-Booking - Reveals Founders Club – Launches New Website

Discover the thrill of being an astronaut, train for real!

The first 500 participants to make a fully refundable pre-booking deposit will automatically be enrolled in Orbite’s Founders Club, an exclusive community with LIFETIME priority access to a wide range of training, offerings, and special privileges at Orbite’s Spaceflight Gateway campuses.

Additional information regarding Orbite’s astronaut training programs and pre-bookings can be found at
🌐www.orbitespace.com.

We are GO for launch! 🧑‍🚀🚀
A tremendous overview by Geekwire summarizing Orbite’s astronaut training programs, Founders Club, and latest development plans. Learn more at https://ow.ly/4Wi550Q8Y5v!

Link to full article: https://ow.ly/TpGF50Q8Y5w

Orbite Your spaceflight gateway and luxury astronaut training facility

**Orbite Announces Astronaut Training Programs**
Opens Pre-Booking - Reveals Founders Club – Launches New Website

Discover the thrill of being an astronaut, train for real! Orbite’s astronaut training programs are designed to holistically prepare individuals physically, mentally, and spiritually for suborbital and orbital spaceflight missions across all providers.

Orbite’s initial programs include:
- Astronaut Orientation – an entry-level course for prospective space travelers to learn about the range of stratospheric, sub-orbital and orbital flight options and to experience space training.
- Suborbital Training – a comprehensive program for prospective sub-orbital participants designed to maximize understanding, safety and enjoyment in space.
- Orbital Training – a multiweek in-depth program that prepares individuals for living and working in a free-flying spacecraft.

Learn more at www.orbitespace.com!

🧑‍🚀ORBITE ANNOUNCES ITS ASTRONAUT TRAINING PROGRAMS!
Opens Pre-Booking * Reveals Founders Club * Launches New Website (Full press release on website)

Orbite has reimagined the human spaceflight training experience. ​ Our astronaut training programs are designed to holistically prepare individuals physically, mentally, and spiritually for suborbital and orbital spaceflight missions across all providers at our stunning campus location.

Orbite's initial programs include:
• Astronaut Orientation – an entry-level course for prospective space travelers to learn about the range of stratospheric, sub-orbital and orbital flight options and to experience space training.
• Suborbital Training – a comprehensive program for prospective sub-orbital participants designed to maximize understanding, safety and enjoyment in space.
• Orbital Training – a multiweek in-depth program that prepares individuals for living and working in a free-flying spacecraft.

Check out our new website to explore each program, get a sneak peek at our campus plans, and sign up as a Founders Club member! Only the first 500 sign-ups get Founders Club member privileges, so act soon!

🌐www.orbitespace.com

BIG NEWS COMING SOON! 🔇🗣️🎉 Stay tuned for a big announcement that will be revealed in the coming days. We are very excited to show you what's in store...but not just yet!

CONGRATS TO VIRGIN GALACTIC on its fifth flight, which made three new astronauts today. They included two research scientists (Alan Stern VG astronaut 020, Kelli Gerardi VG astronaut 021) and one other private passenger (Ketty Maisonrouge VG astronaut 022). The Galactic05 craft went to suborbital space, reaching 54.2 miles (87.2 kilometers) at peak altitude.
Read Alan Stern blog at nasawatch.com/tag/alan-stern/
(Photo credit: Virgin Galactic)

No need for jack-o'-lanterns on the International Space Station... they just turn off the lights and enjoy the stars! 🌟💫
Here are a few kid-friendly jokes to celebrate your spook-tacular weekend. Be safe! 🚀🎃

🎃Why was the astronaut a hit at the Halloween party?
Because he had a "universal" sense of humor!

🎃How do you organize a Halloween party in space?
You "planet" in advance!

🎃What do you call a skeleton astronaut?
An "astro-bone-aught"!

🎃Why did the alien bring a spaceship to the Space Station costume party?
Because he wanted to win the "best in the galaxy" prize!

🎃Why did the Martian refuse to go to the Halloween party?
Because he had no "space suit"!

🎃What's an astronaut's favorite candy to receive on Halloween?
"Pop Rocks" candies!

🎃Why did the astronaut break up with his girlfriend right before trick-or-treating?
He needed space!

🎃What do you call a group of aliens celebrating Halloween?
A "UFO sighting (unusually fun occult) clan!

🎃Why do ghosts love to visit space stations on Halloween?
Because there are so many "unearthly" activities to enjoy!

Orbite believes in holistically preparing for spaceflight. This means we prepare the mind, body, and sprit for spaceflight. Our proprietary Virtual Reality training simulator leaves an emotional feeling of connectedness with the Earth...and will have you dreaming of being among the stars. 👨‍🚀➡️ Check out the full list of programs at www.orbitespace.com

🧑‍🚀🧑‍🚀 Human spaceflight is entering a new era where access is now available to all. Orbite's mission is to inspire, equip, and safely prepare a new generation of space travelers to embark on the journey of a lifetime. We are all about exploration - we believe it is a catalyst to better understand ourselves, each other, and preserve this planet. Exploration knows no bounds; it's the unquenchable thirst of the human spirit to journey beyond the horizon and discover the wonders that lie in wait.
Join us and find out more by signing up for our news. Click the link in bio or visit www.orbitespace.com.

**MEET OUR ADVISORS**

CHARLIE PRECOURT -- RET. NASA ASTRONAUT / AEROSPACE EXECUTIVE / ORBITE ADVISOR

Charlie Precourt is a USAF Test Pilot, retired NASA Astronaut and Space Shuttle Commander, Chief of the Astronaut Corps, Deputy Manager International Space Station, Director of Operations for NASA at the Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City Russia, and Senior executive for Launch Systems at Alliant Tech Systems, Orbital Sciences and Northrop Grumman.

Charlie flew four Shuttle missions: STS-55 (Space Shuttle Columbia), STS-71 (Space Shuttle Atlantis), STS-84 (Space Shuttle Atlantis), and STS-91 (Space Shuttle Discovery). Notably, he piloted or commanded several missions which involved docking with the Russian Mir space station and was heavily involved in Russian/US Space relations as well as the International Space Station collaboration. He also served as Chief of the Astronaut Office from 1998 to 2002. He retired from the USAF with the rank of colonel.

Charlie supports Orbite with his expertise as we continue to develop leading astronaut training programs for modern-day astronauts and a modern destination campus where they will train.

Happy adventurous to all friends and followers! Today, we celebrate the spirit of discovery and exploration that Christopher Columbus and his voyage demonstrated. It is only by taking that first step of your dream journey that new heights can be reached! 🚀👩‍🚀

Orbite is the place to stay and train for space! Exciting things are coming...be part of the next generation of space travelers by preparing yourself now for spaceflight.
➡️🌎 Click the link in our bio to sign up for exclusive offers!

TODAY IN SPACE HISTORY: SPUTNIK 🚀

The Dawn of the Space Age occurred today on October 4, 1957, forever changing the course of human exploration.

Sixty-six years ago, the Soviet Union made history by launching the world's first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, into Earth's orbit. This tiny, beeping sphere symbolized human ambition and innovation, catalyzed the Space Race, and ignited a transformative era of scientific discovery and technological advancement. 🌠🔬

This groundbreaking event set the stage for a series of remarkable achievements:

🌑 Yuri Gagarin's historic journey into space in 1961 as the first human to orbit Earth.

🚀 The Apollo moon landing in 1969, fulfilling President Kennedy's vision of landing a man on the moon.

🌌 The development of space stations like Mir and the International Space Station, where astronauts from different nations live and work together in space.

💫 Ongoing robotic missions to explore our solar system and beyond, like the Mars rovers and the Voyager probes.

🌠 Advancements in satellite technology that have revolutionized communications, navigation, and Earth observation.

🚀 Commercial spaceflight missions for everyone to experience the transformative aspect of space.

Today, as we reflect on the launch of Sputnik 1, let's celebrate the spirit of exploration, scientific curiosity, and international united collaboration that continue to define our journey into the cosmos.

DID YOU KNOW? LED LIGHTS CAME FROM SPACE! 💡🌠

LED (Light Emitting Diode) lighting had its "bright" beginnings in early space exploration. LEDs were first used in space in the early 1960s on spacecraft like the Gemini and Apollo missions. These little semiconductor devices were found to produce highly efficient, long-lasting light—perfect for the demanding environment of outer space. They were then used for plant-growth experiments on the space station since the lights provided suitable wavelengths for photosynthesis.

Fast forward to today, and the benefits of LED lighting have made their way back to Earth, transforming how we illuminate our world! LED bulbs use approximately 75-80% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs to produce the same amount of light. From energy savings to longer lifespans, LEDs have reduced our environmental footprint and brightened our lives in countless ways.

The next time you flip a switch and bathe a room in LED brilliance, take a moment to appreciate the cosmic journey that brought this incredible technology from the stars to your space. 🪐

THE STORY OF SOLAR AND SPACE

🌞🛰️ Solar panels were first developed to power satellites and spacecraft. Conventional power sources like fossil fuels or batteries were impractical for providing long-term power to spacecraft on extended missions mainly because of their weight and large volume of space they occupy. When every ounce of payload affects the cost and feasibility of launching a spacecraft, the challenge to develop a lightweight, compact panel with solar cells that maximized power from limited sunlight, finally became a reality.

5 Great Facts About Solar Panels:
1. Highly energy-efficient and can convert sunlight into electricity with minimal waste.
2. Long operational life, capable of providing power for many years.
3. Reduce the need for fuel resupply missions in space and provide a continuous source of energy without relying on Earth-based resources.
4. Solar panels operate silently, which is essential in the vacuum of space, where there is no air for sound transmission.
5. Unlike chemical batteries which can produce waste and environmental hazards, solar panels generate power without emissions or harmful byproducts, making them environmentally friendly.

🌏💚☀️ Today, thanks to space-driven innovation, solar panels are helping us transition to a cleaner, sustainable future on Earth by harnessing the sun's energy for electricity, heating, and more!

THE IMPORTANCE OF SPACE NUTRITION

Proper nutrition is important in space to support physical and mental energy expenditure. Astronauts require a diet with sufficient calories and nutrients to sustain their energy levels and cognitive function in their challenging environment. The right balance of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins is crucial. The space environment also weakens the immune system, which can lead to illness. So, balanced nutrition is critical in bolstering astronauts' health day after day in space. A diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals is essential. To ensure astronauts receive all the necessary nutrients, they may take dietary supplements such as vitamins, minerals, and other micronutrients.

Space agencies have teams of dietitians and food scientists who work to create balanced and nutritious space menus. Food technology continues to expand the variety and quality of foods available to astronauts, making long-duration space missions more sustainable and enjoyable. Astronauts have access to several food items, including dehydrated and freeze-dried foods (fruits, veggies, pasta, etc.), thermal-stabilized foods (easily reheated soups, curry, etc.), packaged snacks (nuts, granola bars, etc.), and occasionally fresh produce or something special (thanksgiving dinner) brought up from a recent resupply mission.

We know balanced nutrition is essential for longer-duration missions. On a shorter mission, you might be able to get away with pizza in space - although it would be cold.

Q: What space food would you want to enjoy in space?

FIVE INVENTIONS ORIGINALLY FOR SPACE

1. Water filtration

In the 1970s, NASA created a filtration system that used iodine and cartridge filters so astronauts could have safe, tasteless water. This filtering technology is now standard.

2. Freeze-dried foods

During space missions where every ounce of weight and inch of space is critical, freeze-dried foods have become a staple. They are light weight and retain their nutritional value. Once reconstituted, they are also easier and more pleasant to eat than former meal sources that were packed into squeeze tubes.

3. Baby formula

A nutritious, algae-based vegetable oil invented by NASA scientists who were searching for a recycling agent to use during long space missions is now an additive in many infant formulas. It contains two essential fatty acids that cannot be synthesized by the human body.

4. Air purifier

In the sealed, artificial environment of a spacecraft, attempts to grow plants have led to ethylene buildup. NASA invented the air purifier for the International Space Station that is now used everywhere on Earth — from restaurants, to hospitals, to refrigerators — to remove ethylene, which hastens decay, as well as other particulates and pathogens.

5. Memory foam

Memory foam was originally invented as a pad for astronaut seats that would mold to their bodies during the high forces of takeoff and landing, then return to a neutral state. This eliminated the need to customize seats to individual astronauts’ body sizes.

The moon has been our constant companion for centuries. We've looked up at it and made folklore, legends, and astrology predictions based on it. But what if you could see it UP CLOSE? Visit it like you would a foreign land for the first time - would you?

The NASA Artemis II mission will fly around the moon in 2024. It will be the first human voyage to the moon since Apollo - more than 60 years ago.
NASA's Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Victor Glover will join Canadian Jeremy Hansen aboard the Orion crew capsule. If successful, Artemis III will launch in the 2025-26 timeframe and land a crew on the moon.

Another moon voyage will likely be the DearMoon mission on SpaceX Starship in a few years when it's ready for flight. The Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa and his crew of 10 - which now include his wife, legendary DJ and music producer Steve Aoki, K-pop star Choi Seung-hyun, "Everyday Astronaut" YouTuber Tim Dodd, and top influencers and DearMoon applicants are excited to go. Maezawa has already visited the International Space Station in August 2021 to prepare for his Starship journey to get a taste of what it's like to spend time in outer space.

Orbite has begun to prepare humans for an up-close encounter with the Moon. Orbite's proprietary Virtual Reality (VR) mission training provides a fly-around-the-moon simulation, which has left several trainees speechless and highly emotional- even with tears. As one trainee said afterward, “Orbite did such an amazing job in creating a sensational and awe-inspiring Virtual Experience that made me realize the marvel of space travel.”

So we ask, if you got the opportunity to go see the Moon up close - would you?

Virtual Reality (VR) is a tremendous tool to help visualize aspects of your space training preparation. Orbite’s proprietary VR system contains multiple (on Earth and in space!) environments- including a virtual space craft hanger - to become familiar with your starships. Who’s ready to train? Click the link in bio to sign up for special updates.

Congrats to and in launching to the International Space Station. Crew-7 are: Jasmin Moghbeli (NASA), Andreas Mogensen (ESA), Satoshi Furukawa (JAXA), Konstantin Borisov (Roscosmos). Crew-7 will join the space station’s Expedition 69 crew of NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen, Woody Hoburg, and Frank Rubio, as well as UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi, and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev, Dmitri Petelin, and Andrey Fedyaev. For a short time, the number of crew aboard the space station will increase to 11 until Crew-6 members Bowen, Hoburg, Alneyadi, and Fedyaev return to Earth a few days later. A full house up there!

5 Great Sci-Fi Films that inspire our space future. Which movie (listed or not listed) inspires you?

1. Interstellar (2014) - This movie explores the effects of time dilation near massive celestial objects, as well as the theoretical concept of wormholes for interstellar travel.

2. The Martian (2015) - This film showcases the challenges of surviving on Mars, including aspects of botany, chemistry, and engineering needed for survival.

3. Gravity (2013) - While the movie takes artistic liberties, it realistically portrays the dangers of space debris and the physics of microgravity.

4. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) - Known for accurately depicting orbital mechanics and space travel, this film explores the journey to Jupiter and features a realistic depiction of a space station.

5. Moon (2009) - This movie delves into the psychological effects of long-duration isolation in space and offers a glimpse into the potential future of lunar resource mining.

These films often blend scientific accuracy with creative storytelling to captivate audiences but do a great job of inspiring our interest in space, science, and 'what could be.' What should our space future be like?

SLEEPING IN SPACE - Things you probably didn't know!

Many Earthians assume it must be wonderfully peaceful to sleep in space. That is not entirely true!

Since there is no gravity, you can sleep anywhere - on a ceiling, wall, floor etc. as there is no "up" or "down" in microgravity. However, since you float, you must be strapped in or secured inside a zippered sleeping bag so you don't just bump into something while asleep! Anything not secured will float, including your arms. Sleeping on the Space Station is quite noisy and has tight sleeping quarters. With all the humming electronic noises and other noisy sleep mates, many astronauts wear earplugs to block the noise. Also, astronauts get 16 sunrises and sunsets daily, so wearing a sleep mask is essential! (This is because the Space Station travels at about 17,500 miles/28,000 kilometers per hour and orbits the Earth every 90 minutes!)

Lastly, the weirdest thing that can happen during sleep in space is that if your sleep area is not well-ventilated, then you may wake up gasping for air with a bubble of exhaled carbon dioxide around your head! PRO TIP: bring a small fan and some velcro PJs!

Want to learn more about how you can prepare for space on the ground right now? Click the link in our bio and sign up for Orbite emails!

🚀CONGRATS TO VIRGIN GALACTIC on its second launch and first all-private astronaut mission (other was Italian Air Force). There are 4 participants in the cabin - the first two are a mother and daughter, Keisha Schahaff and Anastasia Mayers (18), from Antigua and Barbuda, who won their seats in a 2021 sweepstakes organized by Virgin Galactic and charity fundraising platform Omaze. The third is 80-year-old British adventurer and former Olympian Jon Goodwin, who competed in canoeing in the 1972 Summer Games in Munich. Goodwin has Parkinson's and is the second person diagnosed with the disease to reach space. The fourth is Beth Moses, Virgin Galactic's astronaut instructor.

Virgin Galactic is the only company to use pilots to get to space - and there are 4 pilots! Two pilots fly the carrier WhiteKnightTwo and two fly the SpaceShipTwo vehicle to space and back. The footage of the flight can be found here:
https://ow.ly/PRuv50PwO7O

Space flight is a reality. To learn how you can become familiar with what it will be like to go into space, or to begin your space training today, contact Orbite at [email protected] or follow us on socials.

IMPORTANCE OF TEAMWORK

Teamwork is crucial for spaceflight missions because they are complex and require the collaboration of different individuals with different skills and expertise. In space, there is no room for error, and any mistake could have catastrophic consequences. Therefore, it is essential for team members to work together, communicate effectively, and trust each other to ensure the success and safety of the mission.

Each member of the team has a specific role and responsibility, and they must work together to achieve the mission's objectives. Additionally, space missions often involve long periods of isolation and confinement, which can lead to psychological and emotional stress. Orbite understands that a cohesive and supportive team can help mitigate these challenges and maintain the crew's well-being. Sign up for a space training program today or ask us for info! click the link in the bio

Orbite is proud to support the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) new rulemaking committee to determine future safety regulations for crew and participant commercial human spaceflight occupants. The first two sessions have been held.

This Space-focused Aerospace Rulemaking Committee (known as SpARC) has three task objectives:
1. provide comments on determining the scope of future human space flight occupant safety regulations;
2. provide comments on estimating the cost of future occupant safety regulations to industry; and
3. provide comments on how to create a human space flight occupant safety regime.

The SpARC will collect and summarize industry recommendations and give a report to the Department of Transportation within 12 months after the first meeting.

Presently under federal law, the FAA cannot regulate the safety of individuals on board a space vehicle (like they do an aircraft) to lower the risk of death, serious injury, or a close call. Spaceflight participants fly using an informed consent framework, similar to extreme sport activity. More rules will be needed for the space industry to become a safe, reliable transportation industry, including proper training standards or requirements for crew, spaceflight participants, and ground crew - thus the creation of this SpARC committee.

Orbite is proud to support.

IMPORTANCE OF SPACE SUITS

Space suits are essential for human spaceflight as they provide a protective barrier between the harsh conditions of space and the human body. Space is a hostile environment with no air, extreme temperatures, and high radiation levels. Space suits provide a pressurized environment with breathable air, temperature control, and protection from radiation. They also allow astronauts to move and work outside the spacecraft, perform spacewalks, and conduct experiments. Without space suits, human spaceflight would not be possible.

Intra-vehicular space suits are designed to be worn inside a spacecraft or other vehicle during spaceflight. They provide protection and support for astronauts during launch, re-entry, and different critical phases of the mission. These suits are typically lighter and more flexible than traditional space suits, designed to be worn for shorter periods. They may also be equipped with communication systems, life support systems, and other features to help astronauts stay safe and comfortable while in space.

DID YOU KNOW? SpaceShipOne was a suborbital spaceplane designed and built by Mojave Aerospace Ventures, a company founded by Paul Allen and led by aircraft designer Burt Rutan. The first private spaceflight occurred on On September 29, 2004 when SpaceShipOne made history by becoming the first privately-funded crewed spacecraft to reach the edge of space, defined as an altitude of 100 kilometers (62.5 miles) above the Earth's surface. It was part of the Tier One program, which aimed to win the Ansari X Prize for the first non-governmental crewed spacecraft to reach space twice within a two-week period.

The Ansari X Prize was a $10 million competition established in 1996 to stimulate the development of commercial spaceflight. The prize was intended to encourage private companies to develop reusable space vehicles capable of carrying passengers to the edge of space. To win the Ansari X Prize, SpaceShipOne had to complete two successful spaceflights within a two-week period. The first flight took place on September 29, 2004, and the second flight on October 4, 2004.

SpaceShipOne's success in winning the Ansari X Prize paved the way for the development of commercial space tourism and private spaceflight companies like Virgin Galactic (founded by Richard Branson) and Blue Origin (founded by Jeff Bezos).

SpaceShipOne's achievements demonstrated the potential of private companies to play a significant role in the future of space exploration and tourism. Now you know!