<strong>Aurora Station:</strong> US-based space technology start-up Orion Span hopes to launch the first ever luxury hotel in space.
Aurora Station: US-based space technology start-up Orion Span hopes to launch the first ever luxury hotel in space.
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<strong>12 days in orbit: </strong>The fully modular space station is designed to host six people at a time, including two crew members, for 12-day space <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Ftravel">travel</a> tours.
12 days in orbit: The fully modular space station is designed to host six people at a time, including two crew members, for 12-day space travel tours.
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<strong>Two years to go?: </strong>The team hopes to welcome Aurora Station's first guests in 2021.
Two years to go?: The team hopes to welcome Aurora Station's first guests in 2021.
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<strong>Dimensions: </strong>Aurora Station will be around 12 feet wide and 35 feet long -- similar in size to a large private jet.
Dimensions: Aurora Station will be around 12 feet wide and 35 feet long -- similar in size to a large private jet.
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<strong>Inside the hotel: </strong>While enjoying the thrills of zero gravity, travelers will be able to float freely through the station, taking in views of the northern and southern aurora from the station's windows.
Inside the hotel: While enjoying the thrills of zero gravity, travelers will be able to float freely through the station, taking in views of the northern and southern aurora from the station's windows.
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<strong>Sleeping pod:</strong> "With customizable private sleeping pods, top-quality space food and luxury design details, Aurora Station is ushering in a new era of space travel," says Frank Bunger, CEO and founder of Orion Span
Sleeping pod: "With customizable private sleeping pods, top-quality space food and luxury design details, Aurora Station is ushering in a new era of space travel," says Frank Bunger, CEO and founder of Orion Span
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