Q.352: HOTEL IN SPACE

Will the Minister of SPACE be pleased to state:-

(a) whether Russia has announced its plan to start a hotel in space;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether India has any plans to associate with the project; and

(d) If so, the details thereof?
ANSWER: MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE(SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY):

(a) & (b) As per media reports, a Russian firm plans to open a ‘space hotel’ in future (officially called as Commercial Space Station), which can accommodate up to seven persons at a time for a stay duration ranging from three days to six months.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) Doesn’t arise.

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