Hilton to design crew suites for new space station

In 2031, the International Space Station will be retired, but that won't mean the end of American astronauts.

NASA has tapped a bunch of private companies to build their own outposts, at least one of which should be up and running by the end of this decade.

One such effort, which is a collaboration between Voyager Space, Nanoracks, and Lockheed Martin, is turning to hotel giantHilton to help it design and develop suites for crews staying aboard its station, called Starlab

"Starlab will be more than just a destination, it will be an experience made infinitely more unique and artful with the Hilton team's infusion of innovation, expertise, and global reach." This partnership opens new doors to what is possible for comfort-focused space exploration and habitation, asVoyager and Hilton are acutely focused on creating innovative solutions for the future of humanity.

Chris Nassetta said, "For decades, discoveries in space have been positively impacting life on Earth, and now Hilton will have an opportunity to use this unique environment to improve the guest experience wherever they travel." Our commitment to spreading the light and warmth of hospitality and providing a friendly, reliable stay is underscored by this landmark collaboration. We can't see room service being part of the package because Starlab is likely to be at an altitude of over 250 miles.

The Starlab will be built with the help of NASA and its partners. A state-of-the-art laboratory system for space-based science experiments will allow the facility to host up to four astronauts at any one time. The sleeping quarters should be warm.

Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos and is based in Virginia.

NASA believes it will save more than $1 billion a year by using private firms to help with future space stations, as a result of the CommercialLEO Destinations program.

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