A Russian space hotel in in 2016
Orbital Technologies, a Russian space company has plans to build an unusual accommodation in 2016: a space hotel that could accommodate tourists wanting to sleep in space. She hopes to consider the construction of the space station 350 kilometers above the Earth
Presentation of the project
This project is based on the achievement of a 4 parts that would be in orbit around the Earth. It could accommodate 7 people and enable them to enjoy a superb and unique view of planet Earth through giant windows.
It is expected that tourists wanting to participate in this experiment had to complete two days of travel in the Russian Soyuz spacecraft. This trip will cost 800,000 dollars, and five nights in the space hotel over a million dollars. Tourists will have the opportunity to live like the astronauts, eating the same food as them, using a vacuum toilet and taking sponge baths.
Funding for this project
This major project meets funding difficulties, but Russia believes obtain a large share of private space tourism market. Since the shuttle NASA retired, she remains the leader in space travel with its Soyuz spacecraft. This is the only means of transport for astronauts wishing to travel to the International Space Station.
As we have seen with Virgin Galactic, plans for space travel are on the rise in recent years. Who knows, this destination might meet a great success in the future if its rates are democratizing.
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