SpaceXs giant Starship rocket mayhave explodedduring launch this week.
Looking at the images, it could almost be enough to make all your USS Enterprise fantasies come true.
Although, as you would remain in orbit, you would not really get to boldly go, etc.
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Airbus has designed the 8-metre diameter LOOP to comfortably house a four-person crew.
Although, it could be adjusted to host eight astronauts at the same time.
The three-level structure also allows for safe harbour separation if necessary.
Joining the decks together is the so-called Tunnel at the centre, surrounded by a greenhouse structure.
Meanwhile, the modular approach is intended to be precisely that modular.
With allthe space tourism hype, could we see a boutique space station hotel?
This means that it will be fully operational almost immediately when reaching orbit.
The Kevlar-covered European Service Module and its 15,000 solar cells propels and manoeuvres NASAs new Orion spacecraft.
Furthermore, it supplies the crew with water and oxygen, as well as regulates thermal controls.
Will customers go for it?
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