Humanity has always dared to dream big to cross oceans, climb the tallest mountains, and soar the highest through the skies. Now, as we stride deeper into the 21st century, those dreams are being propelled even further and beyond the limits of the sky, into space that was once a domain reserved for the elite astronauts and government missions, space is rapidly becoming a new arena for private enterprise with extraordinary ambition in order to give them a luxurious hotel space in the space! Well, this might seem just like a Marvel movie, but it might be a reality.
We’ve entered a new era where billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson have ventured beyond Earth’s atmosphere, pushing the boundary of what’s possible for civilians with a growing appetite for cosmic adventure. Humankind is setting its sights on making space travel as routine as a long-distance flight.
Voyager Station will be the new hotel in space
Planned for launch by 2027, Voyager Station is being developed by the Sacramento-based startup Orbital Assembly Corporation. Envisioned as a luxury resort in orbit, the rotating wheel-shaped station aims to host 280 guests and 112 crew members. Complete with restaurants, bars, a cinema, gym, and even a concert venue, the hotel will offer all the amenities of a high-end vacation.
The rotating design, inspired by a century-old concept and popularized by German rocket scientist Wernher von Braun, will generate artificial gravity using centrifugal force. Initially, the station will have a gravity level same as that of the Moon which is about one-sixth of Earth’s, but the plan is to eventually reach Mars-level gravity or even Earth’s, depending on how guests adapt.
“We provide gravity,” says OAC on its website, highlighting one of the station’s defining features. According to Alatorre, “a lot of really good YouTube videos” can be expected, as guests enjoy feats like slam dunks and lifting heavy weights with ease.
Reaching the hotel involves first docking at a central, zero-gravity hub before traveling via elevator to the outer modules, where artificial gravity takes over. The station will consist of 24 modules totaling 125,000 square feet, offering not only accommodation but also retail and commercial space including “luxury villas, commercial, retail and industrial space,” as the company pitches on its website.
The price tag is currently sky-highOne early tourist paid $28 million for a seat alongside Jeff Bezos. But Alatorre is optimistic: “We want it to be a question of preference, not of money,” he told The New York Times. The real cost lies in transportation, and that could drop significantly with the rise of more efficient launch vehicles like Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy booster.
Although Elon Musk’s SpaceX is yet not a part of this, SpaceX commented, “Maybe @spacex can offer a two way ticket by the time it’s finished?” and added with curiosity, “We are curious to see if this plan will become a reality or not.” acknowledged Voyager’s bold plans on Instagram. Whether SpaceX will be a part of this project or not remains uncertain.
OAC is already building smaller prototypes like the “Gravity Ring” and “Pioneer stations” to test viability. Alatorre remains firm: “There’s nothing technologically standing in our way. It’s just a question of time and money, and we can overcome those.”
The space hotel may still sound like science fiction, but if these visionaries are right, tomorrow’s vacation could begin with a countdown.
We’ve entered a new era where billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson have ventured beyond Earth’s atmosphere, pushing the boundary of what’s possible for civilians with a growing appetite for cosmic adventure. Humankind is setting its sights on making space travel as routine as a long-distance flight.
Voyager Station will be the new hotel in space
Planned for launch by 2027, Voyager Station is being developed by the Sacramento-based startup Orbital Assembly Corporation. Envisioned as a luxury resort in orbit, the rotating wheel-shaped station aims to host 280 guests and 112 crew members. Complete with restaurants, bars, a cinema, gym, and even a concert venue, the hotel will offer all the amenities of a high-end vacation.
The rotating design, inspired by a century-old concept and popularized by German rocket scientist Wernher von Braun, will generate artificial gravity using centrifugal force. Initially, the station will have a gravity level same as that of the Moon which is about one-sixth of Earth’s, but the plan is to eventually reach Mars-level gravity or even Earth’s, depending on how guests adapt.
WILL YOU BOOK A ROOM IN THE WORLD’S FIRST SPACE HOTEL?
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) August 9, 2024
A new space hotel, designed by space construction company Orbital Assembly Corporation, is currently being built and could soon be available for an out-of-this-world vacation.
Known as the Voyager Station, the hotel built… pic.twitter.com/sXrVrabet2
“We provide gravity,” says OAC on its website, highlighting one of the station’s defining features. According to Alatorre, “a lot of really good YouTube videos” can be expected, as guests enjoy feats like slam dunks and lifting heavy weights with ease.
Reaching the hotel involves first docking at a central, zero-gravity hub before traveling via elevator to the outer modules, where artificial gravity takes over. The station will consist of 24 modules totaling 125,000 square feet, offering not only accommodation but also retail and commercial space including “luxury villas, commercial, retail and industrial space,” as the company pitches on its website.
⚠️🚨SPACE HOTEL TO OPEN SOON⚠️
— Noel Mwango Jr (@spacemanlogik) August 9, 2024
Orbital Assembly Corporation is making significant strides in building the Voyager Station, a groundbreaking space hotel that could soon offer an extraordinary vacation experience. Spanning 124,861 square feet (11,600 square meters), the hotel,… pic.twitter.com/EFpZNr5cn1
The price tag is currently sky-highOne early tourist paid $28 million for a seat alongside Jeff Bezos. But Alatorre is optimistic: “We want it to be a question of preference, not of money,” he told The New York Times. The real cost lies in transportation, and that could drop significantly with the rise of more efficient launch vehicles like Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy booster.
Although Elon Musk’s SpaceX is yet not a part of this, SpaceX commented, “Maybe @spacex can offer a two way ticket by the time it’s finished?” and added with curiosity, “We are curious to see if this plan will become a reality or not.” acknowledged Voyager’s bold plans on Instagram. Whether SpaceX will be a part of this project or not remains uncertain.
OAC is already building smaller prototypes like the “Gravity Ring” and “Pioneer stations” to test viability. Alatorre remains firm: “There’s nothing technologically standing in our way. It’s just a question of time and money, and we can overcome those.”
The space hotel may still sound like science fiction, but if these visionaries are right, tomorrow’s vacation could begin with a countdown.
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