The concept of space tourism has been touted for years, but an increasing number of players are now looking to enter the market, with the latest of being a company called Orion Span, which is looking to open a luxurious space hotel by the year 2022.
Orion Span says its hotel will be called Aurora Station, and will revolve around our planet at a low-Earth orbit, meaning an altitude of around 322 kilometers. Stints at the hotel will be preceded by a three-month training program, while the stay itself will feature guests staying in two-person suites over a period of 12 days, with two such suites available. This space hotel will be designed to feature a modular setup, allowing for specialization at a relatively low cost.
If you're in the market for a budget vacation, the Aurora Station's stated price of $9.5 million per head might throw you off. But if you think you might be about to come into some money in the future, you can shell out a refundable $80,000 deposit to book a place on the waiting list.
Opulent Space Hotels
The 'Aurora Station' Space Hotel is Envisioned to Host Four Guests at a Time
Trend Themes
1. Space Tourism - The concept of space hotels and tourism is gaining traction with new players entering the market, providing disruptive innovation opportunities in the travel and hospitality industry.
2. Luxury Space Accommodations - Companies are envisioning luxury modular space hotels and accommodations, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the high-end hospitality and real estate industries.
3. Space Travel Training Programs - As space tourism becomes more feasible, there is an opportunity for the development of specialized space travel training programs, which can disrupt the education and training industries.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Hospitality - The growth of space tourism presents an opportunity for the travel and hospitality industry to expand and diversify their offerings.
2. Real Estate - Modular space hotels and accommodations may disrupt the real estate industry with a new frontier of luxury space living and investment opportunities.
3. Education and Training - The emergence of space travel training programs can disrupt the traditional education and training industries by offering specialized courses and certifications specific to space tourism.