The company has opened early reservations for ultra-wealthy travelers dreaming of an out-of-this-world vacation. This isn’t just a trip — it’s a chance to make history.
How to Reserve Your Stay at the Lunar Hotel
The official GRU Space website features an early-access application form. To apply, you pay a non-refundable $1,000 fee. If accepted, you can place a refundable deposit ranging from $250,000 to $1 million (returned if the project doesn’t proceed).
The estimated full cost of a trip is expected to exceed $10 million per person. Initially, the hotel will accommodate only four guests at a time.
The target audience includes seasoned private spaceflight participants (such as SpaceX or Blue Origin customers) and those seeking an ultra-exclusive experience for milestone events — think lunar honeymoons, weddings, or anniversaries.
Groundbreaking Construction: No Materials Shipped from Earth
The project’s standout feature is its reliance on ISRU (In-Situ Resource Utilization) technology. Instead of expensive Earth-to-Moon cargo shipments, GRU Space will process lunar regolith on-site using robotic systems to create strong geopolymer bricks.
The hotel will begin with an inflatable habitat launched from Earth, later shielded by thick walls built from lunar bricks.
This design protects against radiation, micrometeorites, and extreme temperature swings. In the future, modules could be placed inside natural lunar lava tubes and caves for added safety.
Project Timeline
- 2029 — First demonstration mission: testing brick production and inflatable structure deployment.
- 2031 — Scaled-up construction systems rollout.
- 2032 — Official opening of the lunar hotel to guests.
- Long-term vision — Supporting a permanent U.S. Moon base and eventual cities on Mars.
Meet the Visionary Behind It: 22-Year-Old Skyler Chan
GRU Space was founded and is led by Skyler Chan, a 22-year-old UC Berkeley graduate in electrical engineering and computer science.
Before launching the company in 2025, he developed software for Tesla vehicles, worked on 3D-printing solutions for NASA, and trained as a pilot with the U.S. Air Force. Chan became the youngest solo founder of a space startup accepted into Y Combinator.
Why a Moon Hotel Could Become Reality
Advances in private spaceflight — led by SpaceX, Blue Origin, and NASA’s Artemis program — are making the Moon more accessible than ever.
GRU Space’s lunar hotel combines commercial space tourism potential with practical technologies needed for future bases and colonies.
With strong investor backing and a clear technical roadmap, the ambitious vision feels within reach. If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting the Moon, now is the time to follow GRU Space updates closely!