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LIVING in space is about to get a whole lot fancier as design companies race to get their futuristic bases floating around Earth.
The International Space Station’s days are numbered (with it due to come down in just five years) – but there are some tempting replacements in the works.
Hilton Starlab
First up is the Starlab, which would be a commercial space station built for four people.
And its creators have brought iconic (and previously Earth-only) hotel chain Hilton on board to design the interior – including living spaces.
It’s being funded by the USA‘s Nasa and Europe‘s ESA, and would help to replace the ISS once it’s deorbited in the early 2030s.
Late last year, Hilton revealed a fly-through video to show the interior, including “communal areas, wellness spaces, and advanced sleeping quarters”.
“This first-look at the Starlab project is just a sneak peek at the exciting progress we’ve made in research and design over the past two years,” said Hilton’s Larry Traxler.
“Our team is enthusiastic about the future of human space exploration and how hospitality has an opportunity to touch it all—from pre-flight training, to the in-space experience, to our guests’ return to Earth.”
The Starlab station would feature relaxation pods and an above-Earth gym.
And each guest would have their own “private sleeping pod”.
It’s expected to launch as soon as 2028, with Elon Musk‘s SpaceX chosen to use its Starship rocket as a launch vehicle.
Sadly the project is meant to be for American and European astronauts who want to conduct research – and not for space tourism.
Voyager Station
Then there’s the Voyager Station, which is a giant ring that orbits Earth.
The space station uses a rotating wheel design that promises to provide Earth-like gravity in orbit.
It’s being developed by a US-based company called Above: Space Development Corporation.
And it would be expected to house as many as 400 guests at a time.
There’s also a smaller Pioneer Station pitched that could be built sooner, but would only house 28 passengers.
Above: Space hopes that tourists would be able to take in stunning views of Earth on trips that last between four days right up to two weeks.
Of course the length of the trip would likely depend on how much you’re willing to pay – and though there’s no set pricing, tickets to space won’t come cheap.
The hope is that guests would be able to stay in luxurious accommodation – similar to Earthly hotels, but with space views – in the ring portion of the structure.
Meanwhile the operations and control would take place in the central part of the “wheel” – which is also where large spaceships could dock.
Sadly, there’s no word on funding or construction just yet.
And the creators say they’d need to bring in around a billion dollars to get up and running, with five years of development time.
So while the designs might be impressive, it’s not worth saving up for a holiday on the Voyager Station just yet.
Orbital Reef
Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos channels his space ambitions through Blue Origin.
The company is best known for its rockets, but it’s also working on plans for a low-Earth orbit space station.
This high-flying base is called Orbital Reef, and is described as a “mixed-use business park” – and that includes serving up space tourism.
It was first revealed in 2021, and is part of a Nasa-funded project to create a commercial space station that can be used for above-Earth holidays (as well as research and business).
The station would circle Earth 250 miles overhead and offer tourists stunning views of our home planet, with Blue Origin adding: “Reducing the costs associated with living and working in space is paramount to a vibrant future for the benefit of Earth.”
Bezos’ company explains: “Think spacious modules with large windows to view Earth, our blue origin, while experiencing the thrill of weightlessness in complete comfort.
“Distinct quarters will be designed for personal and business use, and large hatches create a safe and inspiring environment.
“We aim to provide a truly extraordinary experience, whether you are in orbit for research, logistics, tourism, or other applications.”
WHAT IS THE ISS?
Here's what you need to know about the International Space Station...
- The International Space Station, often abbreviated to ISS, is a large space craft that orbits Earth and houses astronauts who go up there to complete scientific missions
- Many countries worked together to build it and they work together to use it
- It is made up of many pieces, which astronauts had to send up individually on rockets and put together from 1998 to 2000
- Ever since the year 2000, people have lived on the ISS
- Nasa uses the station to learn about living and working in space
- It is approximately 250 miles above Earth and orbits around the planet just like a satellite
- Living inside the ISS is said to be like living inside a big house with five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a gym, lots of science labs and a big bay window for viewing Earth
- But the ISS’s days are numbered, with a de-orbiting planned for 2030
- Ultimately the ISS will crash into the sea, and will be replaced by commercial space stations
Blue Origin has teamed up on the project with a company called Sierra Space, which says it hopes to get Orbital Reef live “by the end of this decade”.
The latest updates on the project came midway through 2024, when Nasa (which has promised $130 million in funding) revealed that Blue Origin had passed several testing milestones – including Sierra Space’s inflatable LIFE habitat modules.
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IT’S little wonder James Blunt still loves singing old songs like You’re Beautiful after all these years – as they are raking in a fortune.
Accounts for the singer-songwriter have revealed he made more than £5,000 a day in the 12 months up to March 31 2024.
Documents filed at Companies House for his pop firm James Blunt Limited report a profit of £1.9million over the year.
He set the business up in 2021 to funnel his music earnings through, and it now has assets of £8.8million after factoring in a £1.2million tax bill.
He toured for much of last year and recently completed the European leg of his Back To Bedlam 20th anniversary tour, ahead of shows in North and South America,, Australia and New Zealand later in the year.
With all those gigs still to come, his next set of accounts will be even more impressive.
LOLA YOUNG and The Streets will be among acts performing at the 30th annual Meltdown festival at London’s Southbank Centre.
Little Simz has curated the line-up for the event, and will play a one-off orchestral show.
Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday for the series, which runs from June 12 to 22 and also features Jon Batiste and Ghetts.
BIG TIME BEKONS FOR BINO
BINO BAMES is a name to watch this year.
The American teen has been signed by music supremo Sarah Stennett – who helped make the careers of singers including Ellie Goulding and Jessie J – and has just dropped his single Cocktail Princess.
Bino, real name Gino James Rayos, was raised in Sin City and left home at 15 to hone his craft as a musician.
He said: “I’m third-generation Las Vegas. It’s rare people are actually from there. Growing up there gave me a huge appreciation for showmanship, but it also showed me how to survive.
“Billion-dollar casinos surrounded by poverty and addiction, that contrast defines who I am.
If I could survive Vegas, I can survive anything.”
Dan’s having a ball
DAN OSBORNE’s love life might be in turmoil, but he looked in good spirits on the football pitch.
He let off steam in the Sellebrity Soccer charity game at Kettering Town FC at the weekend, after it was revealed he told pals he no longer loves his wife, EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa.
DURAN DURAN NICK: IDEA MAKES SCENTS
ROCK usually smells like sweat and stale beer – but Duran Duran are changing that by releasing two perfumes.
They have teamed up with Italian scent-maker Xerjoff to create two unisex fragrances, called Black Moonlight and NeoRio.
Keyboardist Nick Rhodes said: “As a band, we have always been interested in arousing people’s senses, primarily through sound and vision.
“The notion of engaging an additional sense in our universe was hugely appealing. During the creation of these perfumes, we realised we were striving to achieve similar criteria as we do when writing songs, aiming for something seductive, unique irresistible.”
Something new from Miley
MILEY CYRUS has announced her return with a new album called Something Beautiful.
The singer, whose last record Endless Summer Vacation spawned the mega-hit Flowers in 2023, will drop the record on May 30 and it will feature 13 tracks.
But it might not be a return to pop, as she has executive-produced it with Grammy-winning engineer Shawn Everett.
He has worked with edgy acts such as The War on Drugs, Phoebe Bridgers and Kacey Musgraves.
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GLASTO BLASTO FOR DRAGONS
WE are already planning our Glastonbury wardrobes and I’ve got my nose pegs ready for those disgusting long-drop loos.
But it’s not just us who are feeling excited about going back to Worthy Farm, as Imagine Dragons’ Wayne Sermon says their 2014 set at the festival was the best experience of their career.
The guitarist reveals in an exclusive interview: “Glastonbury was absolutely insane.
“I don’t think people in the US understand what a festival means.
“You guys do festivals so much bigger and so much more epic than anywhere in the States.
“It just feels very raw and authentic, whereas, like not to name any specific US festivals, but they feel more like a social event.
“During our Glastonbury set it was raining like mad.
“Everyone just gets their wellies on and goes for it.
“Some of the best memories as a band are playing festivals in the UK.”
The band are coming to the big screen next week, with their concert film Imagine Dragons: Live From The Hollywood Bowl in cinemas next Wednesday and Saturday.
The concert saw the band performing alongside a 50-strong orchestra, and Wayne said with a laugh: “In rare form, we actually were very prepared for that show.”
It’s a big mac for Kendall
COULD Kendall Jenner’s next career move be as an undercover cop?
The reality star, model and businesswoman looked just like kids’ cartoon character Inspector Gadget in this mac and sunglasses while out in Paris.
And given she has turned her hand to so many other things, perhaps she reckons she could follow in his footsteps.
Kendall is in the French capital after flying over to shoot an advert for L’Oreal.
She was joined on set by Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley.
On second thoughts, Kendall’s probably better off sticking to her day job.
I bet she’s getting paid far more for that than any inspector would make in a year.