Are you fascinated with space and would love to see it first hand? Do you feel that you actually want to experience what the astronauts go through? And do you know that the chances of that happening in real life are rare to non existent? Well don’t lose hope. The researchers at the University of Surrey may just grant you your dearest wish, sort of.

“Virtual Ride to Space” is science project which will combine cutting-edge virtual technology and a specially designed spacecraft to help you get the ride of your life. The ride promises a three-dimensional experience, allowing everyone on board the spacecraft to see exactly what astronauts experience on an ascent to space.

The whole experience will be created using about 20 HD cameras on a weather balloon. As it rises the balloon will give the cameras a great view. This is  just what the astronauts see from inside their crafts as they rise into space. What’s more, its going to cost a fraction of the cost of taking an actual trip into space. They are currently hoping to make the space ascent ride cost about $90.

The £30,000 project will be funded by public contributions through the crowd-sourcing funding platform, Kickstarter. So if you want to follow the progress of this science project you know where to go.