# Accessible Space Hotels The Von Braun Space Station is Aiming to Be Operational By 2025 By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-09-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/von-braun-space-station References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/08/29/space-hotel-architect-von-braun-space-station/) & [gatewayspaceport](https://gatewayspaceport.com/) The Gateway Foundation is currently developing the world's first [commercial space hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venus-lounge) called the Von Braun Space Station, complete with artificial gravity, full-working kitchens, bars and more. As part of the ambitious project, The Gateway Foundation is working towards making the space hotel operational by the year 2025 and envisions it accommodating 100 tourists per week. The design of the Von Braun Space Station relies on technology that's already been introduced at the ISS and will consist of a rotating wheel made up of various modules for different functions. As Tim Alatorre, the senior design architect of the Von Braun Space Station, sees it: "Eventually, going to space will just be another option people will pick for their vacation, just like [going on a cruise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-of-the-seas), or going to Disney World." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 81% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Accessible Space Tourism:** The development of commercial space hotels will revolutionize the tourism industry by offering a unique, out-of-this-world experience to travelers. - **Space Infrastructure:** The creation of space hotels requires the development of advanced technology and infrastructure, presenting opportunities for innovation and growth. - **Extraterrestrial Hospitality Services:** A new and niche industry may emerge dedicated to providing goods and services to space tourists, such as space chefs, space concierge services, and more. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The commercial space hotel industry will disrupt traditional tourism and hospitality industries by offering a product that has never been available before. - **Technology and Engineering:** The development and design of commercial space hotels requires advanced technology and engineering, presenting opportunities for growth and innovation. - **Space Exploration and Transportation:** As the demand for space tourism grows, so will the need for transportation infrastructure and space exploration to pave the way for future guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space Tourism Travels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-spacecraft.md) - [Multi-Level Orbital Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbital-module.md) - [Sky-Based Hotel Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuclearpowered-sky-hotel.md) - [Space Exploration Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplift-aerospace.md) - [3D-Printed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-hotel.md) - [Accessible Space Travel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-elevator-concept.md) - [Exclusive Luxurious Spaceflight Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-space-perspective.md) - [Mobile Otherworldly Hotel Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-mobile-resort-hotel.md) - [Space Tourism Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-perspective-1.md)