- by foxnews
- 21 Jan 2025
Imagine a vacation not to a tropical island but to a luxurious hotel orbiting 400 kilometers above Earth. Jeff Bezos, through his company Blue Origin, is making this vision a reality with Orbital Reef, a $100 billion space station project designed to redefine space tourism and habitation.
Imagine a vacation not to a tropical island but to a luxurious hotel orbiting 400 kilometers above Earth. Jeff Bezos, through his company Blue Origin, is making this vision a reality with Orbital Reef, a $100 billion space station project designed to redefine space tourism and habitation.
Scheduled for its first launch in 2027 and full operations by 2030, this ambitious project aims to set a new standard in luxury and innovation in space travel.
The realization of Orbital Reef is a collaborative effort. Sierra Space provides its expandable LIFE modules, ensuring versatility and comfort for long-term habitation. The Dream Chaser spacecraft, also developed by Sierra Space, will handle the transport of crew and supplies. Amazon contributes its logistics expertise, ensuring efficient supply chain operations, while Boeing lends its aerospace engineering capabilities to the project.
With its 2027 launch on the horizon, Orbital Reef captures the imagination of millions and sets the stage for the future of human life in space.
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