Fly to Earth’s stratosphere by helium balloon for $50k a seat

They've been flying one of these around Colorado and Wyoming - in fact I saw this thing twice in Wyoming on two different weekends - the first time I assumed weather balloon until someone told me.

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2022/07/20/strange-object-spott...

You can track it here - https://www.flightradar24.com/N137WV/2c9c5077

> The flight time would last from six to eight hours, but the ticket includes a five-day trip that would involve staying in boutique hotels, exploring nature sites near the spaceport, dining at local restaurants, spa, yoga and other fitness experiences.

sounds odd to force such a bundle. I wonder how much just the few hour balloon ride without a week spa would cost.

Is the helium recoverable?

Make that $500 with hydrogen lift, rented oxygen bottle and parachute, and no seat, and that'd be tempting.

High altitude balloon hovers above Laramie (Wyoming) https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/high-altit...

The Chainsmokers to perform at the edge of space https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/chainsmokers...

Explore the Edge of Space Be among the first to soar to the upper stratosphere aboard World View Explorer. Gaze upon the stars and our planet like never before. And feel profoundly moved long after touchdown. https://worldview.space

I wish it had more information on the technical aspects.