As the global space tourism market surges past $9 billion, a new chapter is being written—not in Silicon Valley or Dubai, but in Tulum. The Spanish aerospace company EOS-X SPACE has confirmed plans to establish its third international facility in this vibrant corner of Mexico’s Riviera Maya by 2026, placing Tulum at the heart of a future once reserved for science fiction.
Founded in 2020 by entrepreneur Kemel Kharbachi, EOS-X SPACE is Europe’s first space tourism and exploration firm. With over $230 million already invested in engineering and development across Spain and Abu Dhabi, the company is now preparing for a decisive expansion into Latin America. The choice of Tulum is no coincidence—it reflects a broader vision of merging innovation, sustainability, and wellness into a singular, transformative experience.
Tulum's Strategic Leap Toward the Stars
EOS-X SPACE's forthcoming facility in Tulum will not be just a launch site—it will be a gateway to the stratosphere, built to harmonize with the region’s ethos of conscious living. According to company plans, the Tulum base will include a SpaceHub Complex equipped with pre-flight training centers, immersive astronaut simulations, and a luxury hotel designed for post-flight recovery and reflection.
“Tulum represents more than a location; it embodies a mindset,” said Kharbachi. “It is a place where modernity and mindfulness intersect—exactly the environment we envisioned for our most human-centric space project.”
This integration of advanced technology with ecological awareness signals a new kind of tourism—one that is as introspective as it is exhilarating.
Sustainable Journeys Above Earth
Unlike traditional space flights propelled by rockets and marked by environmental concerns, EOS-X SPACE offers a quieter, cleaner alternative. Its pressurized capsules—each accommodating up to eight people, including a pilot—ascend gently to 40,000 meters above sea level, carried by non-polluting helium balloons.
Passengers will spend five hours in the stratosphere, witnessing the Earth's curvature from a perspective few have experienced. The journey is priced between €150,000 and €200,000, targeting explorers seeking not just thrill, but meaning.
What sets EOS-X SPACE apart is not only its zero-emission approach but also its focus on the emotional and physiological dimensions of space travel. From the moment of arrival in Tulum to the moment of return, the experience is designed to be holistic, luxurious, and deeply personal.
An Economic Catalyst for Tulum
The implications for Tulum are significant. Beyond the prestige of hosting a spaceport, the project promises to diversify the region’s economy and attract new waves of high-value tourism. The facility is expected to generate skilled jobs in science, hospitality, and wellness, while enhancing Tulum’s reputation as a destination not only for escape, but also for exploration and innovation.
EOS-X SPACE is currently in the midst of a €115 million Series D investment round, led by U.S.-based FTI Capital Advisors. Projections indicate a 220% revenue increase over the next five years, with profitability expected in the company’s first operational year. By 2029, annual turnover is expected to exceed $1.1 billion, with gross profits approaching $324 million.
Such numbers not only reflect market confidence but also reinforce the scalability of a vision that merges space travel with luxury tourism and environmental consciousness.
A New Horizon for the Riviera Maya
For a town that has long captured the world’s imagination, this leap into space feels like a natural evolution. Tulum has already redefined what a modern destination can be—an enclave of style, wellness, and global culture. Now, it is poised to become a portal to the cosmos.
EOS-X SPACE's arrival signals more than economic opportunity; it represents a reimagining of what travel, purpose, and connection can mean in the 21st century. As helium balloons begin to rise over the Yucatán Peninsula, so too does a new era for Tulum—one that dares to look beyond the sky.
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