Galactic Resource Utilization Space Plans Moon Hotel
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jan 14, 2026 · Last updated Jan 22, 2026
The ambitious plan by Galactic Resource Utilization Space to build a hotel on the Moon could significantly boost the space tourism and lunar economy sectors, attracting substantial investment and creating new market opportunities. While the initial costs are high, the long-term vision of permanent human settlement on the Moon could open up entirely new industries and revenue streams.
Galactic Resource Utilization Space, a California-based startup founded by Skyler Chan, plans to build the world's first hotel on the Moon, aiming to open by 2032. The company has begun accepting applications and a $1 million deposit from wealthy space tourists. The project will utilize inflatable habitation modules manufactured on Earth and an automated system to convert lunar soil into protective bricks. Galactic Resource Utilization Space plans to start testing its technology on the Moon by 2029, with support from United States — NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. The initial hotel will accommodate up to four guests, with plans for expansion. The venture is backed by investors linked to SpaceX and JK Industries, and aims to drive a sustainable lunar economy through luxury tourism, eventually leading to permanent human settlement on the Moon.
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