Space Hotel

Abstract

First, a conceptual design is created of the Space Hotel. A CAD model of the hotel is created with enough detail to present the rough conceptual design of the Space Hotel. The spin rate of the hotel in order to produce artificial gravity is determined. Also, determine the other needs of the human guests of the hotel are determined. These needs will include electricity, food, water, waste removal, and crew. Cost models are developed to estimate the cost for launch, assembly, and operation of the hotel. Using these cost models, the cost with respect to the number of guests and the duration of the stay of each guest is determined. In addition, trends are shown which illustrate how a Space Hotel can be operated in a costefficient manner.

Conclusion

A conceptual design for a Space Hotel was created and software was written to estimate the cost required to build, launch, assemble, and run the hotel. These costs were estimated based upon mass estimates for structure and environmental control systems required to support human life onboard the Space Hotel.