"Sierra Space Successfully Tests Full-Scale Inflatable Space Habitat Module"
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Sierra Space successfully inflated a full-sized test article of its Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE) habitat beyond bursting point, demonstrating its potential behavior in space. The Ultimate Burst Pressure (UBP) test reached 77 psi, 27% above NASA's recommended level, and the company plans further tests in 2024. Sierra Space aims to collaborate with Blue Origin on the Orbital Reef commercial space station, while also preparing for the maiden launch of its Dream Chaser spacecraft later this year.
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