Launching in 2025, it will be possible to propose during an intimate dinner in space. On board a space capsule lifted by a stratospheric balloon, couples will have the opportunity to savour an exceptional meal prepared by a French Michelin-starred chef and served by an AI-powered robot.
The French agency ApoteoSurprise, specialised in orchestrating extravagant marriage proposals in Paris, has launched a brand-new service priced at 750,000 euros, allowing the romantics of tomorrow to ask for their beloved's hand at an altitude of 35 kilometres.
Upon their arrival at the spaceport, a pilot will welcome the couple and invite them to board a spherical and futuristic space capsule equipped with top-notch amenities for their comfort. In the centre of the cabin, a table will be elegantly set, reminiscent of the most refined Parisian restaurants.
The guests will be introduced to StellarEmbrace, the robot that ApoteoSurprise developed in collaboration with a British startup. Equipped with artificial intelligence, the robot will adapt to the emotions and desires of the couple, providing a truly unique interaction. From the moment they meet, StellarEmbrace will address the young woman by her name and, presenting her with a bouquet of roses, announce that a gourmet dinner for two in space awaits.
Lifted by a helium-inflated stratospheric balloon, the pressurised capsule will then embark on a peaceful two-hour ascent, offering breathtaking 360° views of our planet through its immense windows.
At an altitude of 35 kilometers, the space module will be above 99 percent of Earth's atmosphere, allowing the couple to gaze at the curvature of the Earth, its blue halo, and the total darkness of space. Like only 600 astronauts before them, the guests will experience the overview effect.
The couple will take their seats at the table, and for three hours, the robot will serve them a five-course gourmet dinner with wines and champagne specially crafted for the occasion by a renowned French chef with two Michelin stars. A carefully selected playlist will accompany the culinary experience, featuring iconic tracks such as "Space Oddity" (David Bowie), "Across the Universe" (The Beatles), or "Walking on the Moon" (The Police).
Once dinner service is over, the capsule will begin its slow descent. After a two-hour journey, the betrothed will be back on Earth, discovering that the robot has recorded every moment of their voyage, from their arrival at the capsule to their tender farewells.
