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A gravity-defying location for a romantic proposal.

The ultimate Valentine’s Day venue includes an exceptional meal prepared by a French Michelin-starred chef, served by an AI-powered robot, in a space capsule that offers 360-degree views of Earth.

Valentine’s Day celebrated on February 14, is one of the most popular days for wedding proposals, and there are numerous articles in bridal magazines on interesting and unusual ways for individuals to pop the question to a future mate.

Starting in September 2025, one of the most unusual ways to do so will be available from an agency in France that specializes in organizing spectacular marriage proposals.

ApoteoSurprise, founded in 2006 by an aeronautical engineer, is launching a service that allows romantics to ask for their beloved’s hand in a pressurized space capsule that offers 360-degree views of Earth.

Upon arrival at the spaceport, a pilot will welcome the intrepid couple and invite them to board, where StellarEmbrace, a robot equipped with artificial intelligence that allows it to adapt to the emotions and desires of the couple, will serve a five-course gourmet dinner with wines and champagne specially crafted for the occasion.

Lifted by a helium-inflated stratospheric balloon, the pressurized capsule will embark on a peaceful two-hour ascent, offering breathtaking 360° views of Earth through its immense windows.

At an altitude of 32 kilometres, the space capsule will be above 99 per cent of Earth’s atmosphere, allowing the couple to gaze at the curvature of the Earth, its blue halo, and the total darkness of space. 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” (Police).

StellarEmbrace will playfully interrupt the tasting just before dessert to inform one partner that something is missing. The robot will promptly bring the suitor a luminous box that a secret code will open. Suddenly, the suitor will remember the code and enter it. The box will split in two, revealing a luxurious engagement ring case. The suitor will then propose to their beloved, sealing their love in the eternity of space.

On their return to Earth, the robot presents them with a video of every moment of their voyage.

ApoteoSurprise has not revealed the cost for this gravity-defying proposal, but the price for an individual suborbital trip on Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo or Blue Orgin’s New Shepard range from 250,000-$500,000.