Free Astronomy Magazine May-June 2018

22 ASTRONAUTICS “Making space accessible to everyone” − this is the most often used slogan by private aerospace companies that, more and more numer- ous, propose themselves as tour operators able to offer vacations in Earth orbit. While all of the projects proposed so far have yet to suc- ceed, the latest arrival, known as Aurora Station, could have more luck. In any case, space will not be accessible to everyone just yet. An extra luxury hotel in Earth orbit by Michele Ferrara revised by Damian G. Allis NASA Solar System Ambassador MAY-JUNE 2018