China aims to take a leading role in space station technology with its Tiangong space station program. Following two space stations named Tiangong-1 and Tiangong-2, Tiangong-3 is planned to be launched in 2022. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) plans to establish its space station within ten years. ISRO is working to develop space station technology alongside its manned spaceflight program called Gaganyaan. These countries' space station programs aim to contribute to space research and create opportunities in areas such as space tourism. NASA has begun designing commercial space stations in partnership with aviation companies such as Blue Origin, Axiom Space, and Starlab. Airbus is also preparing to participate in this area with its multi-purpose orbit module project called LOOP. The modular space section includes three decks, a centrifuge, and enough volume for a crew of four, making it suitable for future space stations and long-duration Mars missions. The module allows the crew to move to the deck that provides the most protection in case of solar flares or other hazards, thanks to its internal safe harbor concept. The project's interior design consists of three levels: the Settlement Deck, the Science Deck, and the centrifuge, designed for a team of four but can temporarily accommodate eight astronauts.
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