Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 07:31am on 23 Mar 2025,Sunday Science
The International Space Station (ISS), operational since 1998, is nearing the end of its service life and is scheduled for decommissioning by 2030. In response, Jeff Bezos' aerospace company, Blue Origin, in collaboration with Boeing and Sierra Space, is developing Orbital Reef—a $10 billion (£7.7 billion) commercial space station. Designed as a "mixed-use business park" in orbit, Orbital Reef will cater to both research and tourism. The station will feature spacious modules and large windows offering breathtaking views of Earth. With a volume of 8,200 cubic feet, it is slightly smaller than the ISS but aims to provide extraordinary experiences for researchers and tourists alike. Orbital Reef is expected to be operational by 2030, marking a significant milestone in commercial space infrastructure. (PC: BBC & UNILAD Tech)
