Whats up with that?

What's up with the space hotel?!



Okay millionaires listen up!

Have you always wanted to go into space but wondered where you might stay if you did? Fear not because Galatic Suite is here :)



We (mainly Russia and the USA) have been launching objects in to space on and off for about 50 years. At first we sent specialized machinery such as artificial satellites and space ships then the U.S.S.R (now known as Russia) launched a dog into space in 1957. Soon after that astronauts and now, whoever can afford it.



"Galactic Suite" will be the first ever hotel in space due to open in 2012.



We at ChiSoNe are not fans of this project because even if we did have the money ($4,000,000 for a three night stay) it seems like quite a lot of money to spend just to see the sun rise 15 times a day, wear Velcro suits and go to the bathroom in a zero gravity atmosphere, not to mention eight weeks of intense training. Sounds like less of a vacation and more of a pricey astronaut job.

It is estimated that only 40, 000 people in the world will be able to afford this uncomfortable pricey vacation.



What happened to the good ol' days when all people wanted was to go visit an exotic beach or see the seven wonders of the world? Could space travel be the next big thing for the generations to follow?

On the other hand, It would probably a most exhilarating experience. Can we wrap our minds around the immensity of space? Imagine looking around and seeing stars brighter than you have ever seen them but an infinite space darker than the darkest night on earth.



So Spain wins the race for the first space hotel and the USA is making plans to colonize Mars. Yes that's right Mars!



Is the earth not big enough? Do we not have enough of our own natural wonders to keep people satisfied? Let us not forget that there is an anonymous investor spending $3billion on this project. One of the projects biggest criticisms is the cost of the project, just in case you forgot... its 3 BILLION DOLLARS! No wonder the investor wants to remain anonymous.



Question(s) of the day: Do you think that this money could be put to better use? Would you stay in this Galatic Suite if you had the opportunity?