Mercedes-Maybach & Space Perspective to Offer EVs for Carbon-Free Spaceflights

Mercedes-Maybach is partnering with Space Perspective, the world’s first carbon-neutral spaceflight experience company. Mercedes-Maybach all-electric vehicles (EVs) will exclusively transport Space Perspective Explorers on the ground during travel to and from their spaceflights

Founded in 2019 by human spaceflight veterans Jane Poynter and Taber MacCallum, Space Perspective has completely reimagined space travel, aiming to make human spaceflight safer and more accessible than ever before with its innovative Spaceship Neptune. 

As part of this partnership, Space Perspective and the Mercedes-Maybach design team are in talks on integrations of additional elements from the Maybach experience and brand.

Based on Florida’s Space Coast, Space Perspective was founded in 2019 by human spaceflight veterans Jane Poynter and Taber MacCallum, who met as original crew members in Biosphere 2.

Those who fly with Space Perspective, which is being regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and follows guidelines established by NASA and the US Coast Guard, enjoy unprecedented views of Earth through the largest windows ever flown to space.

Daniel Lescow, Head of Mercedes-Maybach at Mercedes-Benz Group AG, says: ”Our partnership with Space Perspective allows space explorers to ride in style on the ground, and for us to extend the highest level of Maybach refinement and brand experience to the edge of space.”

 “Pairing our all-electric Spaceship Neptune with the all-electric Mercedes-Maybach represents a sustainable and inspiration-filled future, not to mention a heightened overall experience for Space Perspective Explorers," adds Jane Poynter, Founder and Co-CEO of Space Perspective.

“This partnership accelerates innovation and broadens market exposure for both companies’ respective positions of strength in electric automotive and space travel,” comments Taber MacCallum, Founder and Co-CEO of Space Perspective.

Mercedes-Maybach's EVs will shuttle Explorers and guests to and from Space Perspective facilities, local activities and the launch site on Florida’s Space Coast.