Roman Chiporukha has redefined luxury travel for the ultra-rich, now aiming his sights on the final frontier. As co-owner of Roman & Erica, he orchestrated bespoke yachting and Bahamian retreats. But in 2018, Axiom Space’s call to find private astronauts for a $50 million mission to the ISS ignited a new passion.

Chiporukha launched SpaceVIP, a one-stop-shop for cosmic adventures. His expertise lies not in rocket science, but in weaving together disparate spaceflight operators like Axiom, Blue Origin, SpaceX and Virgin Galactic. He helps clients navigate zero-gravity flights or suborbital journeys, ensuring every detail from perks to custom requests is met.

“Creating pathways into the industry,” he says, underpins his mission. Through the Space Prize Foundation, Chiporukha supports young women and STEM-represented groups with zero-gravity flights and astronaut training. The goal? Making space travel more mainstream, not just affordable.

In a world where the sky’s the limit, Chiporukha is redefining what it means to be a fixer. His vision stretches beyond the stars, aiming for a future where everyone can dream of space travel, not just a select few.