Welcome to Orbiting Hotels: What to Expect
Orbiting Hotels is a clean, hype-free briefing on the fast-moving world of space tourism—covering today’s near-space experiences, tomorrow’s orbital stays, and the infrastructure making it all real. If you’re curious about when you’ll be able to check into orbit (and what it will actually cost), you’re in the right place.
Our promise: short, scannable updates that respect your time, with links to primary sources and a clear read on what matters for travelers, operators, and investors.
What we’ll cover:
- Launches & Milestones: test flights, certifications, delays, and what they mean.
- Vehicles & Tech: capsules, habitats, life-support, propulsion—explained simply.
- Destinations & Hotels: orbital station plans, timelines, capacity, pricing signals.
- Near-Space Experiences: high-altitude balloons, parabolic flights, astronaut training.
- Policy & Safety: rules, insurance, and the practicalities of commercial space.
- Some of the current finest terrestrial stays that offer orbital-tangent views and experiences
Get the Briefing
Start here (Coming Soon)
- Space Tourism Glossary: 25 Terms in 5 Minutes → /glossary
- What Exists Today (and What’s Next) → /guides/today
- Latest News & Analysis → /news
Have tips or questions? Say hello at /contact. I read every message.
— Orbiting Hotels