The Ultimate Vacation Package? Tech Company Opens Reservations For $10M Moon Getaway

There's something to be said for a company showing high confidence in something bold that it's building or creating. And one tech company is so optimistic about its never-before-seen vacation offering that it's accepting deposits six years before the trip. Although to this point, there's been little reason to expect increased optimism that people will ever casually travel to the Moon, California tech company Galactic Resource Utilization Space is planning to make the pipedream a reality. If the idea itself hasn't piqued your interest, the company, which goes by GRU, has laid out a timeline for the world's first lunar hotel, and they're currently accepting deposits that'll cost a pretty penny.

The $10M-Plus Vacation: Making History Comes With a Big Price Tag

While details of GRU's plan to unveil the first-ever Moon vacation include a few aspects that are still TBD, the deposit price is listed on the company's site. It states that after applying and paying the $1,000 non-refundable application fee, individuals selected will put down a deposit of either $250k or $1 million, "depending on the option" they select.

The good news? That significant down payment does go toward the final total for your Moon trip. The not-so-good news? The final price tag is "not yet determined," but according to the company's website, it "will likely exceed $10 million."

As for building hotels on the Moon, the actual process will begin on Earth, according to the tech company. The website explains that the hotels, suitable for up to four people to stay for multiple days, are built and delivered to the Moon by a heavy lander.

Here's a rundown of GRU's estimated timeline for the world's first Moon vacation:

• 2026: Applications are received and reviewed to choose the early participants.
• 2027 "Private Auction:" The company states that "selected applicants receive invitations tied to specific mission roles and lunar stays."
• 2029: "GRU’s construction payload lands on the Moon and confirms readiness for the next phase," the site reads.
• 2031: The company plans to deploy lunar habitat and construction systems, while travelers begin astronaut training.
• 2032: GRU is targeting to land and deploy the first hotel on the Moon.

The company outlines its plans for two hotels, one for up to 4 people and the other for up to 10. The hotels will include a full Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS). They have "carbon dioxide removal and oxygen generation, water reclamation and thermal control," GRU explains.

It appears the company has already considered some very obvious questions that interested parties may have about safety. As their full breakdown explains, the hotels include emergency evacuation systems in case of rapid depressurization and a solar flare storm shelter.

Beyond that, GRU's website highlights a few experiences guests can take part in on the Moon.

"Designed to operate for 10 years, the hotel offers views of the lunar landscape and Earth, along with envisioned experiences such as surface experiences including Moonwalks, driving, golfing, and other activities," it reads.

Why Stop at the Moon? GRU Also Plans Future Hotels on Mars

GRU Space offered an extremely detailed 17-page document that explains the who, why, what and where of the space vacation plan. The company also didn't shy away from the fact that after launching hotels on the Moon, they're coming for Mars.

In the company's breakdown, they explain that after building the first Moon hotel, they plan to create America's first Moon base. This would include roads, warehouses and mass drivers. Listed as step No. 3? Mars. GRU even states that the "ultimate goal is building the first cities on Mars."

Unfortunately, if you're hoping to jump on the list for the company's future Mars plans, that appears to be a bit down the road. The site states that "landing large Martian payloads with a high chance of success will likely start in the mid to late 2030s."

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