"The station will open the next chapter of human space exploration and development by facilitating the growth of a vibrant ecosystem and business model for the future," a statement said
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' space firm Blue Origin has announced plans to build a commercial space station called Orbital Reef by second half of this decade.
For the project Blue Origin has partnered with spaceflight company Sierra Space, a subsidiary of the Sierra Nevada Corporation, Boeing, Redwire Space, Genesis Engineering Solutions, and Arizona State University, the company said in statement.
"The station will open the next chapter of human space exploration and development by facilitating the growth of a vibrant ecosystem and business model for the future," the statement said.
It "will start operating in the second half of this decade", it added.
The company added that Orbital Reef will be operated as a "mixed use business park" in space. The orbital outpost will offer a place for researchers, industrial and commercial customers, and international partners to visit and work.
It will have shared infrastructure, featuring a human-centered space architecture with world-class services and amenities.
"As the premier commercial destination in low Earth orbit, Orbital Reef will provide the essential infrastructure needed to scale economic activity and open new markets in space. Reusable space transportation and smart design, accompanied by advanced automation and logistics, will minimise cost...
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