Around the world in 80 minutes

The Galactic Suite Space Resort -- intended as the first hotel in space -- could open as early as 2012, according to the company funding the venture. The company says at least 43 people have reserved a three-day stay at the space hotel once it opens. Guests would wear Velcro suits to help them navigate their orbiting suites, which would circle the Earth every 80 minutes.

Reuters | 11/02

This story published in SmartBrief on ExecTech on 11/05/2009

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