Russia plans to offer a luxurious orbital suite at the International Space Station for super-wealthy space tourists, including a private cabin with large windows, exercise equipment, and Wi-Fi. The cost will be $40-60 million, and the module will provide 92 cubic feet of pressurized space and comfortably sleep four. Russia pioneered space tourism in 2001.
If a space vacation is on your bucket list, but you’re not interested in taking it, the Russians might have just the accommodation you’re looking for. In December 2017, Russia announced plans for a five-star orbital adventure for some super-wealthy space tourists, including a luxurious orbital suite at the International Space Station with a private cabin with large windows, “hygiene facilities personal”, exercise equipment, and, of course, access to Wi-Fi. All this, plus the opportunity to go on a spacewalk with a “professional cosmonaut”. The tab for a rich adventurer will reach $40 million dollars or $60 million dollars if you opt for the spacewalk and a month-long stay.
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Russia’s Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities hopes to build a 20-ton, 50-foot (15.5 m) long module for the space station. It will provide 92 cubic feet (2.6 cubic meters) of pressurized space and comfortably sleep four.
Each private room will have a porthole with a viewing area of 9cm in diameter. The lounge area of the module should have a 23 inch (16 cm) window.
Russia pioneered space tourism in 2001 when it transported American businessman Dennis Tito, the first of seven tourists, to the ISS. Tourism stopped when the US space shuttle program was retired in 2011.
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