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Space startup Vast has unveiled their flagship project — the world’s first commercial space station that will launch into low-Earth orbit in 2025, where guests will have the opportunity to be ferried to the station for an all-inclusive 10-to-30-day stay.
Why It Launches: The modern space race is the privatization of space, turning the stars into a frontier that can be explored by anyone (with enough money) who wants to. As space travel becomes more accessible, it’s only a matter of time before orbit becomes a hot travel destination.
Between The Stars: Vast’s Haven-1 will be ready for guests by 2026. Here’s what they can expect:
- A maple wood-focused interior design so that it feels warm and inviting.
- Rooms equipped with adjustable light and temperature controls.
- Duvets that inflate to create the perfect pressure for a galactic good night’s rest.
- Free WiFi in case you want to Netflix and Orbit™.
Final Approach: The Haven-1 isn’t all fun and games, though. Vast views it as an important research lab to see how to best house astronauts to live and work in space, giving scientists and researchers the creature comforts necessary for long experiments in microgravity — the ultimate ambition of billionaire founder Jed McCaleb. As more of these stations come online, prepare to see hospitality giants like Hilton and Marriott strike deals, so they, too, can enter the space tourism market.
Go Further: If ten days seem like a long time in orbit, you can always just go up for a nice dinner at a Michelin-star restaurant.
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