With a net worth of $1 billion dollars, Robert Bigelow is an aerospace engineer and hotel owner in the United States.
Robert Bigelow, a native of Nevada, obtained degrees in real estate and banking from Arizona State University in the late 1960s.
His real estate empire was founded right after he completed his studies.
In just three years, he had acquired 100 apartments in Las Vegas and had recently commenced construction on a 40-unit apartment building.
The Budget Suites of America hotel chain is one of his current real estate developments, which are valued at over $1 billion, along with numerous other properties.
Robert, who is not only a real estate magnate but also a passionate space enthusiast, has dedicated a significant portion of his wealth to supporting the cause of space exploration.
Bigelow Aerospace has invested hundreds of millions in constructing inflatable space habitats, with their prototypes currently orbiting the Earth.
He has committed to constructing more of them with various nations across the globe.
The first inflatable station is expected to be fully habitable in the near future, according to his prediction.
It is estimated that each astronaut will spend approximately $28,750, for a 30-day stay on the inflatable station.