Educational Tourism with an Outer Space Theme
Ever Dream of Visiting SPACE?
Kirby Runyon brings that dream a little closer to reality. With a PhD in planetary geology, 15 years of research science under his belt, and over 20 zero-gravity flights, he doesn’t just study space—he experiences it. Through Planetary Experience, he leads adventurers across landscapes that mimic other worlds and offers VIP tours of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and more, turning curiosity into immersive discovery.
Your Next Space Vacation on Earth Could Include...
JOIN COMMERCIAL ASTRONAUT CHRIS SEMBROSKI November 6-10, 2025 (Inclusive of travel days). Tour New Mexico's finest planetary analogs (aka planets and moons look-alikes) along with the New Mexico Museum of Space History and exclusive access to Virgin Galactic's commercial astronaut launch site. In partnership with Ares Learning. Register here.
Training Astronauts, the Space-Curious, & Teachers
Virgin Galactic & Blue Origin...
Virgin Galactic & Blue Origin...
Virgin Galactic & Blue Origin...
...astronauts have taken my webinar, "Connecting the Dots from Zero-G to the Stars" before their weightlessness training. You can, too--and save--with promo code KirbyPlanex with my friends at Zero-G (click here).
Understanding Outer Space
Virgin Galactic & Blue Origin...
Virgin Galactic & Blue Origin...
There are lots of space enthusiast groups out there, but few of them focus on getting more out of your space-themed experiences through learning about space. That's where my services are different. Your brain will get pumped up with new, amazing understanding about real space exploration!
School Teachers...
Virgin Galactic & Blue Origin...
School Teachers...
...have learned from their own experience, trapsing through the Moon- and Mars-like desert of New Mexico with a planetary geologist (hey, that's me!) as their guide.
Outer Space Lifestyle Offerings with Planex.space
Pre-Flight Briefing
You're an astronaut-in-training, and educational space tourism starts on Earth. I offer expertly-guided Zero-G flights, astronaut-training adventures in New Mexico and California, centrifuge spins and hypoxia training, and more.
Planetary Gravity Tour
-My flagship offering is the Zero-G Space Flight Experience (promo code KirbyPlanex), in partnership with my friends at GalacticMedallion.com. This 2-day, 1-night experience combines a backdoor, VIP guided tour of and around the Space Coast's Kennedy Space Space Center capped off with a privately-chartered Zero-G flight for you and up to 24 of your guests (in partnership with our friends at GoZeroG.com). But this Zero-G flight is different--explore the planets and moons of the solar system by experiencing what it would feel like to actually be there with me as your planetary tour guide and astronaut activities coordinator. Take off and land at the historic Space Shuttle Landing Facility. $367,000 total for up to 25 guests; discounts available. Book a call with me here; serious inquiries only, please.
-Not ready for a full-plane charter? No problem. Let's chat about smaller groups of up to 10 or even individual seats for a planetary gravity tour!
-For individual Zero-G seats, KirbyPlanex is the promo code you'll need to SAVE 5% on $9,900 and to help us connect for your Outer Space Preflight Briefing with me. Book with my friends at Zero-G at https://www.gozerog.com/flight-schedule. And drop me a line when you book!
When you schedule a call with me about the Planetary Gravity Tour--regardless of if you decide to actually book a flight or not--I'll send you a free, half-hour video primer where I explain and enthuse about how a Zero-G planetary gravity tour enables you to explore the solar system without leaving Earth's atmosphere.
Astronaut G-Force, Hypoxia, and Planetary Training
-My friends at the NASTAR Center (National Aerospace Training and Research Center--nastarCenter.com) and I offer a 3-day, 2 night training experience in their STS-400 centrifuge flight simulator and the low-oxygen, high-altitude chamber. Receive world-class classroom and practical training on understanding your body under the G-forces of launch, re-entry, and low-oxygen flight emergencies. And, with me at your side, you'll gain a deep appreciation for the geologic landforms astronauts see on our beautiful Earth from above and how the landforms remind us of similar features on the Moon, Mars, and elsewhere. $55,000 total for Groups of up to 5. Discounts may be available. Book a call with me to discuss.
Inspirational Speaking, Education, and Professional Development
-You can teach or learn any subject from the perspective of the awe and amazement of Outer Space. And, living an Outer Space Lifestyle is a pathway to experiencing more amazement, awe, wonder, and reverence in your Sunday to Saturday. My keynote speeches to schools, conferences, churches, and affinity groups will set your heart ablaze. Book a call with me to see if I'd be a good fit for you or someone you know.
Explore the Planets Without Leaving Earth
-Visit some of Earth's most space-like landscapes in New Mexico with me. $999 per person over at AresLearning.com/EarthAndSpace
-Red Rock Films and I are under contract to develop a TV show based on this! Stay tuned.
Do You Have Outer Space FOMO?
