# Minimalist Spacecraft Interiors The Boeing CST-100 Interior Concept is Designed for Space Tourists By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-05-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cst100 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/cst-100-interior/31859/) & [boeing.mediaroom](http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=20295&item=129058) [Boeing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisk-aero-generation-6-evtol) unveiled a mock-up of the interior of the CST-100, a commercial spacecraft that could eventually ferry American crew and cargo to the [International Space Station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbital-module). The CST-100 is being developed by Boeing and [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemis-mission-2), but this interior design mock-up reflects Boeing's ambitions beyond working with NASA. Unlike typical manned spacecraft, the CST-100's interior is highly minimalist. It lacks the complicated stacks of switches, knobs ans readouts and looks more like a product of science fiction than a real design. The reason for this is that Boeing is looking beyond NASA astronauts and preparing for paid space flights; therefore this interior design is aimed more toward paying passengers than NASA astronauts. The lighting scheme of the CST-100 is also peculiar, adopting an blue indirect lighting configuration. Boeing says this kind of lighting will remind passengers of the daytime blue sky and maintain their connection with Earth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Spacecraft Interiors:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Companies can focus on developing minimalist interior designs for spacecrafts to cater to the growing market of paid space tourism. - **Paid Space Flights:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Businesses can explore opportunities in the emerging industry of paid space flights by providing services and experiences tailored to the needs and preferences of space tourists. - **Indirect Lighting Configuration:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Lighting companies can develop innovative lighting solutions for spacecraft interiors, utilizing indirect lighting configurations to enhance the passenger experience during space travel. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Space Tourism:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: The space tourism industry can capitalize on the demand for unique and futuristic experiences by offering minimalist and visually appealing spacecraft interiors. - **Aerospace Manufacturing:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Aerospace manufacturers can explore new design possibilities and materials to create spacecraft interiors that prioritize simplicity, comfort, and aesthetics for commercial space travel. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Interior design companies can enter the space industry by offering their expertise in creating visually appealing and functional spacecraft interiors for both NASA astronauts and paid space tourists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space Travel-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospace-seat-spn01.md) - [Space Tourism Travels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-spacecraft.md) - [Sustainable Air Travel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspace-cabin-vision-2035-concept.md) - [Multi-Level Orbital Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbital-module.md) - [Space Tourism-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ichi-station.md) - [Space-Grade Light Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-space-station-light-panels.md) - [Exclusive Luxurious Spaceflight Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-space-perspective.md) - [Elevated Aircraft Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-aircraft-interior.md) - [Space Tourism Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-perspective-1.md)