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Galactic Resource Utilization (GRU) Space aims to construct the first hotel on the Moon utilizing inflatable and stone-like buildings made from local soil. The project is intended to spur space tourism and establish a space economy.

Initially, the hotel will be small and primarily built on Earth, transitioning to larger structures using lunar regolith over time. The design features inflatable habitats that are launched compactly and expanded upon arrival.

Each habitat includes protective layers for durability against space conditions. The timeline involves a 2029 mission to test a small module for air pressure and material creation, followed by a 2031 mission to deploy a larger structure near a lunar pit. The first operational hotel is slated for 2032, accommodating up to four guests with essential life support systems and designed to last at least 10 years, paving the way for future lunar bases and Mars missions.