For $75000, you’ll soon be able to take trips to the edge of space in this special balloon. Developed by World View, the flight would take 90 minutes to go up at about 1,000 feet a minute, set sail up high for 2 hours with an emphasis on smooth riding, hit an altitude of 19 miles and then come back down in 40 minutes, Poynter said. Continue reading for a video and more information.

Here’s what Jane Poynter, World View’s chief executive officer has to say about the experience:

Seeing the Earth hanging in the ink-black void of space will help people realize our connection to our home planet and to the universe around us, and will surely offer a transformative experience to our customers.

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