This is not a luxury resort! Take a look at final design for world’s first commercial space station

California, United States

A US-based space tech company has unveiled the final design of the world’s first commercial space station, Haven-1. The unique space station, that is expected to launch in 2025, features a modern and minimalistic design, much different from the traditional space stations.

Vast, the developers of Haven-1, showcased the visuals from the final design of the space station that is made for comfort. According to the company, the interior design is “warm and welcoming”.

"Astronauts living in zero gravity pose unique design challenges. Creating an environment that is both highly efficient and naturally comforting leads to totally new results. Haven-1 interiors are unprecedented, precisely engineered and sensitively designed to ensure its occupants thrive in space," said Peter Russell-Clarke, a world-renowned designer who worked on Haven-1. He has previously designed some of the most iconic products for Apple.

The team also includes the veteran NASA astronaut Andrew Feustel, who has over 23 years of experience and has been in space for over 225 days on the International Space Station (ISS). Feustel played an important role in advising the design team while developing the interiors.

Also read | US secretive spaceplane to try to change its orbit using Earth's atmosphere

“I’ve flown three missions to space, and we are learning from those experiences and innovating to improve the way we can live and work on a space station. From communication and connectivity, to private space and interacting with others aboard, to advancing human progress on Earth and beyond, every detail has been designed with the astronaut experience at the core of our work,” said Feustel.

The company is collaborating with SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, which will carry the visitors to the Haven-1.

Modern living in space

The interior of the space station is fire-resistant and made from maple wood veneer slats. It has soft padding to provide safety to crew and visitors while floating. A real-time display shows the status of temperature, lighting controls, and supplies in the station.

The station will also have private rooms with adequate space for changing, entertainment, and SpaceX Starlink connectivity that will allow members onboard to connect with their loved ones on Earth. It also has SpaceX Starlink gigabit-speed Internet, which astronauts can use to control and monitor the station remotely.

Also read | Earth's telescopes have evidence of aliens, will reveal it next month, claims NASA filmmaker

The rooms will feature Vast’s patent-pending signature sleep system that allows sleepers to customise the pressure on a queen-size bed throughout the night.

“Experience has shown that sleeping in space can be a restless endeavour. Maximizing sleep efficiency and comfort remains critical to the overall experience aboard the Vast station,” the company said in a press release.

“Additionally, each room features a built-in storage compartment, vanity, and a custom amenities kit.”

The space station will also have a multipurpose Common Area for communal meals, gatherings, and exercise.

(With inputs from agencies)