However, it's important to note that:
- Current costs for short stays on the ISS are still in the tens of millions of dollars per person.
- The infrastructure required for a space hotel is immense and expensive.
- Safety requirements and the harsh space environment necessitate high-quality, specialized equipment, which remains costly.
While there's potential for costs to decrease, space hotels will likely remain extremely expensive for the foreseeable future, catering to wealthy individuals and possibly sponsored research or corporate events.
The exact costs for future space hotels are speculative at this point, as no fully commercial space hotel has yet been built or operated. Any significant cost reductions would likely occur gradually over many years or decades as the industry develops.