GRU Space Lunar Hotel Deposits: A $1 Million Leap of Faith for Space Tourists
GRU Space opens deposits up to $1 million for its ambitious lunar hotel project. Can a small startup build a luxury hotel on the Moon within 6 years?
Would you pay $1 million for a hotel room that doesn't exist yet, on a world you've never visited? GRU Space, a bold new startup, has officially opened deposits for what it claims will be a series of sophisticated lunar habitats. The project aims to culminate in a luxury hotel inspired by San Francisco's iconic Palace of Fine Arts—located right on the Moon's surface.
The Vision and Cost of the GRU Space Lunar Hotel
On Monday, GRU Space invited prospective space travelers to secure their spots on upcoming missions. According to the company, deposits range from $250,000 to $1,000,000. These funds are meant to qualify participants for a seat on lunar surface missions that the company claims could launch in as little as six years.
High Ambitions vs. Minimal Resources
The scale of the project stands in stark contrast to the company's current size. Founded by Skyler Chan, a recent UC Berkeley graduate, GRU Space reportedly had only one full-time employee besides Chan as of late December 2025. While the vision is grand, critics question how a two-person startup will navigate the immense technical and financial hurdles of extraterrestrial construction.
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