It is no surprise that one of the limiting factors in launching a spacecraft is it's
size/weight.
If your like me, you most likely considered Bigelow Aerospace and it's unique inflatable space craft module a concept of the past.
Not so it would appear. Bigelow Aerospace and NASA will be studying the radiation protection, thermal performance and general operations of expandable habitats in space, with a module called the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) which will be attached and inflated to the ISS.
More information can be garnered from the enclosed video.
size/weight.
If your like me, you most likely considered Bigelow Aerospace and it's unique inflatable space craft module a concept of the past.
Not so it would appear. Bigelow Aerospace and NASA will be studying the radiation protection, thermal performance and general operations of expandable habitats in space, with a module called the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) which will be attached and inflated to the ISS.
More information can be garnered from the enclosed video.
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