Zero Gravity Corporation Brings Sky High Adventure to Central Florida With Exclusive Weightless Flights

TITUSVILLE, Fla., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 17 and again on the 24th, Zero Gravity Corporation's (ZERO-G), G-FORCE ONE will take off from the Space Coast Regional Airport offering fliers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to defy the laws of gravity. Guests will have the unique opportunity to float freely in complete weightlessness.  ZERO-G is the first and only FAA-approved provider of commercial weightless flights.

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Flying ZERO-G is a rare opportunity that only a select few have experienced calling it amazing and life-changing. ZERO-G flights are an extraordinary and exciting luxury travel experience.  It is the only opportunity on Earth for the general public to experience true "weightlessness" without going to space. 

The April 17 flight will offer the classic ZERO-G Experience where fliers will enjoy 15 weightless parabolas, each lasting about 30 seconds.  The profile of the parabolas will allow passengers to experience Martian, lunar and zero gravity.

The Platinum Experience on the 24th will offer the same weightless experience; however flyers will have 40 percent more room in the floating lounge and will also enjoy two extra parabolas. Hotel accommodations and other amenities, such as premium ZERO-G merchandise are also included.

For both flights, ZERO-G guests will receive:

• Pre-flight training to maximize their ZERO-G and Platinum Experience
• Private transportation to/from Space Coast Regional Airport
• ZERO-G flight suit and patch
• Personal photography by a world-class photographer
• Post-flight re-gravitation party
• Weightless flight award certificate
• Branded ZERO-G gifts
• The chance to experience the rare and exalted state of weightlessness

The weightless flight is a journey that offers guests the chance to float like an astronaut.  The exceptional adventure allows guests to fly like Superman, flip like an Olympic gymnast, and enjoy 10-times more hang-time than the world's best basketball player.  It's not simulated; ZERO-G replicates the same levels of weightlessness enjoyed on Mars (1/3-gravity), the moon (1/6-gravity), and zero gravity.  It's an experience unlike any other.

Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Martha Stewart, Joey Fatone, Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Dyrdek, Beatrice of York, Professor Stephen Hawking, Billy Bush, Gavin Newsom, Burt Rutan, Miles O'Brien, and cast members of "The Apprentice," and "The Biggest Loser" are just a few notable passengers who've flown with ZERO-G and proclaimed it to be one of the most thrilling experiences of their lives.

This is the identical weightless flight experience used by NASA to train its astronauts and used by Ron Howard and Tom Hanks to film Apollo-13. The ZERO-G Experience is offered at a price of $4,950 per seat plus tax. The Platinum Experience is offered at a price of $6,800 per seat plus tax. To reserve a seat, please email [email protected], call (888) 664-7284 or visit www.gozerog.com.

About ZERO-G

Zero Gravity Corporation (www.GoZeroG.com) is a privately held space entertainment and tourism company whose mission is to make the excitement and adventure of weightlessness accessible to the public. ZERO-G is based in Vienna, VA and is the first and only FAA-approved provider of weightless flights to the general public, as well as the entertainment and film industries; corporate and incentive market; non-profit research and education sectors; and government. 

Founded in 1993, ZERO-G is led by a world-class team of veteran astronauts and experienced business leaders. The company was co-founded by X PRIZE Chairman and space visionary, Dr. Peter H. Diamandis; veteran astronaut, Dr. Byron K. Lichtenberg, and NASA Engineer Ray Cronise. The team spent more than a decade working to bring the marvel of weightless flights to the public. 

Since launching the ZERO-G Experience in September 2004, the company has conducted more than 225 weightless flights and flown over 6,000 members of the public, including celebrities and media personalities, corporate charters, science and math teachers, and individuals aged eight to 93.

ZERO-G operates under the highest safety standards as set by the FAA (Part-121) with its partner Amerijet International Inc. of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.  Aircraft operations take place under the same regulations set for large commercial passenger airliners.

SOURCE Zero Gravity Corporation