Orbite, a Seattle startup, plans to establish itself as "the social nexus to train and accommodate" future suborbital and orbital space travelers, the company announced July 14, 2020. Orbite is led by Nicolas Gaume, Sophie Stabile and Jason Andrews.

Orbite Corp., a Seattle startup founded by American entrepreneur Jason Andrews and French entrepreneur Nicolas Gaume, announced plans July 14 to establish a Spaceflight Gateway and Astronaut Training Complex offering luxury accommodations, dining and recreation for commercial astronauts, their friends and families.

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