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Space Hotel to Open in 2012

by Terrence O'Brien on August 13, 2007 at 12:11 PM

Galactic Suites to Take Orbit in 2012

It seems like this whole space tourism thing is getting closer and closer to reality. Former space engineer Xavier Claramunt started planning the Galactic Suite -- a three-bedroom space hotel -- as a hobby, but then a space enthusiast gave Claramunt $3 million to help turn his sci-fi dreams into a reality. (Since then, investors from the U.S., Japan, China, and a "U.S. company intent on colonizing Mars," have also offered up cash.)

Made up of three connected pods, the Galactic Suite is scheduled to go into orbit in 2012. Since their rooms will be weightless, visitors will have to move around the cabins by sticking themselves to walls with Velcro suits. Showers will be taken in rooms filled with bubbles. In addition, guests will be able to watch the sun rise 15 times a day as they orbit the earth in about 80 minutes. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but according to the original Reuters story by way of Engadget, this is for real.

The trip is sure to be unforgettable... which is good since a three day stay costs more than the average person makes in a lifetime. $4 million will score you three days and nights in one of these orbiting pods, so if you're not already a millionaire, you might want to start saving now.

From Engadget

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