FULLY refundable deposits are now being accepted for a stay in the first ever “Space Hotel” which was announced overnight.
Named ‘Aurora Station,’ the fully modular space station will host six people at a time, including two crew members.
“Space travellers will enjoy a completely authentic, once-in-a-lifetime astronaut experience,” the promotional blurb enthuses.
A 12-day journey starts at (just!) US$9.5 million per person, with Aurora Station set to launch in late 2021 before hosting its first guests the following year.
It’s being created by a company called Orion Span, with the price of a visit including three months of intensive training.
“Our goal is to make space accessible to all by continuing to drive greater value at lower cost,” said Orion Span ceo Frank Bunger.
Reservations can be made now by depositing US$80,000 at www.orionspan.com.
Source: traveldaily