In the 30’s the future was a corrupted government cowering under the watchful eye of “Big Brother.” In the 60’s the future was flying space craft automobiles and a boy named Elroy. At the turn of the century everyone expected to have mastered the art of teleportation. Today in 2010 the people of the world will expect to have created the most futuristic and masterful space creation possible: a Space Hotel!

Los Angeles Times journalist W.J. Hennigan tells the world on Sept. 29th that the U.S. will bond with Russia in pursuit of constructing what could easily be known as the world’s greatest creation. But, could also be known as the world’s most awesome failure. This so called Space Hotel has two purposes: to house “space travelers” and,  if it works, to blow our minds. There is currently no news yet on how the space craft is to be constructed, but Orbital Technologies (Moscow) and Rocket and Space Corp. Energia (U.S.) – the two companies running the project – are hoping that it will succeed. The craft is expected to be finished by the year 2016. Will they achieve their goal? We’ll find out in 5 and a half years. Good luck space guys!

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/09/space-race-rocket-russia-.html