'First space hotel', operational by 2025, to feature artificial gravity

(MENAFN- NewsBytes) Since Yuri Gagarin became the first man to travel tospacein 1961, only over 500 people have explored the outer realms of Earth's atmosphere.

However, one company, The Gateway Foundation, is looking to change that by setting up a hotel right in space in the recent future.

But is this legitimate or is it yet another pipe dream concept project?

Let's find out.

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Space hotel could house 1,250 guests at a time

TheGateway Foundationhas created a design for the first commercial space hotel,Von Braun Space Station(VBSS), which could house 1,250 guests at a time.

It's named after German-born Nazi aerospace engineerWernher von Braunwho later acquired American citizenship.

The VBSS, expected to be operational by 2025, is inspired byvon Braun's designsfor a space station published back in the 1950s.

Design
Features: Artificial gravity, 24 sleeping modules, 190m-wide rotating wheel

The space hotel will feature a 190m-wide rotating wheel which would simulate one-sixth of the Earth's gravity to enable guests to walk, unlike on the International Space Station.

The hotel will consist of 24 sleeping modules and will host 100 tourists a week.

Described as being similar to a cruise ship, it will feature restaurants, bars, musical concerts, movie screenings, educational seminars, etc.

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Here's how the hotel will be built

Interestingly, the station will be built using automated systems such as drones and robots, while in orbit, and will also make use of GSAL, a segment assembly line for construction of space stations. The interiors will be Earth-like to make the space station seem homely.

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It'll be just like going to Disney World: Project director

Meanwhile, Project director Tim Alatorre toldDezeen , "Because the overall costs are still so high most people assume that space tourism will only be available to the super-rich."

And while Alatorre admits that it's true, he added, "Eventually, going to space will just be another option people will pick for their vacation, just like going on a cruise or going to DisneyWorld ."

Hazards
But are we really ready to send non-astronauts into space?

Of course, the Earth's view from your window can only paint a pretty picture for so long.

In space, people are exposed to greater amounts of radiations and space travel takes a toll on one's bones, muscles, and cardiovascular systems.

Furthermore, with this complex a structure, everything needs to work perfectly or it could mean disaster.

There's a reason why astronauts undergo strenuous training.

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