LIVING in space is about to get a whole lot fancier as design companies race to get their futuristic bases floating around Earth.The International Space Station’s days are numbered (with it due to come down in just five years) – but there are some tempting replacements in the works.StarlabThe Starlab is a proposed space station that would float above Earth[/caption]StarlabIts interiors have been designed by hotel giant Hilton[/caption]StarlabPassengers would be able to stare down at Earth from space[/caption]Hilton StarlabFirst up is the Starlab, which would be a commercial space station built for four people.
And its creators have brought iconic (and previously Earth-only) hotel chain Hilton on board to design the interior – including living spaces.It’s being funded by the USA‘s Nasa and Europe’s ESA, and would help to replace the ISS once it’s deorbited in the early 2030s.Late last year, Hilton revealed a fly-through video to show the interior, including “communal areas, wellness spaces, and advanced sleeping quarters”.
“This first-look at the Starlab project is just a sneak peek at the exciting progress we’ve made in research and design over the past two years,” said Hilton’s Larry Traxler.“Our team is enthusiastic about the future of human space exploration and how hospitality has an opportunity to touch it all—from pre-flight training, to the in-space experience, to our guests’ return to Earth.”The Starlab station would feature relaxation .