"Sierra Space Successfully Tests Inflatable Space Module with Controlled Burst"

Sierra Space successfully conducted a burst test on its 20-foot tall inflatable space station module, reaching a pressure point of 77 psi before it burst, exceeding NASA’s recommended level. The module, part of the company’s Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE) system, is designed to host astronauts and science experiments in low Earth orbit. Sierra Space aims to contribute to the development of the Orbital Reef space station and prioritize orbital research with practical benefits for Earth, distinguishing itself from other space companies.