Shocking amount it costs to reserve a spot in world's first ever hotel on the Moon
The world’s first lunar hotel is in the works and it is already taking reservations.
But if you want to book a room on the Moon then it will cost you.
This comes after it was revealed that Galactic Resource Utilization (GRU) Space is planning to open a hotel on the Moon as early as 2032.
The firm plans to build ‘durable space habitats so humans can live on the Moon and Mars’.
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And the company has opened up its reservations now… to those who can afford it.
After forking out $1,000 for an application fee, lunar tourists will need to put down a deposit of a whopping $1 million.
The final figure for the cost of a stay has not yet been finalized but GRU Space estimates it will set people back by around $10 million for a room.
On the company’s website, it explains: “This is not space tourism as we know it. Only twelve humans have ever walked on the Moon, and by taking part at this early stage, you join us as we lay the foundations for life beyond Earth.
“If selected, you’ll be invited to enter into a deposit agreement and make a deposit of either $250k or $1M depending on the option you select. You can request a full refund of your deposit at any time after the first 30 days. Your deposit will be applied toward the final price of your reservation once the hotel is ready to accept guests.
“Final pricing has not yet been determined will likely exceed $10 million. We may require you to provide additional personal, medical and financial information and documents to verify your ability to travel and maintain your spot. We’ll guide you through the process. There is a $1,000 non-refundable app fee to apply.”
In its whitepaper, GRU Space continues: “If the US must field a base within the decade, there is no time to invent exotic, bespoke government-only infrastructure from scratch.
“We believe the only viable path is to lean heavily on commercial hardware and dual-use surface systems with real unit economics.”
This news has prompted a response from many on social media, with one user writing on Reddit: “I’d love to see that contract. Give us money I swear it’s going to work!”
Another said: “Getting Mars One vibes. Still can’t believe people bought into that scam.”
And a third person added: “Then your ass gets ‘Titan’d’ on the way there because you flew on a rocket built by the lowest bidder.”