At yesterday?s Space 2.0 Summit in San Jose, California, plans for the pioneering space hotel Aurora Station were revealed by the company behind its development, Orion Span. As the first fully modular space to have been created, Aurora Station will operate as the world?s first luxury space hotel, hosting four guests along with two crew members at one time.

Named after the natural phenomenon that illuminates the sky, this inspired hotel concept will give travelers an authentic once-in-a-lifetime astronaut experience as they set off on their 12-day journey, which starts at $9.5m per person.
Chief executive officer and founder of Orion Span, Frank Bunger, says: ?We developed Aurora Station to provide a turnkey destination in space. Upon launch, Aurora Station goes into service immediately, bringing travelers into space quicker and at a lower price point than ever seen before, while still providing an unforgettable experience. Orion Span has additionally taken what was historically a 24-month training regimen to prepare travelers to visit a space station and streamlined it to three months, at a fraction of the cost. Our goal is to make space accessible to all, by continuing to drive greater value at lower cost.? With the space hotel slated to launch in 2021 and host its first guests in 2022, deposits are now being accepted for future stays. The fully refundable deposit is set at $80,000 per person.
During their time on board, 200 miles above the Earth?s surface, guests will e...