Space holiday

A Russian company has announced plans to launch a comfortable space hotel for tourists, who up to now have shared cramped accommodation with astronauts.

A Russian company has announced plans to launch a comfortable space hotel for tourists, who up to now have shared cramped accommodation with astronauts.

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The company, Orbital Technologies, plans to launch the first module of the hotel in 2015-16.The first module will measure just 20 cubic metres and have four cabins,designed for up to seven passengers.