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science-and-technology1 year ago

China Successfully Tests Inflatable Space Module in Orbit

China successfully tested its first inflatable space module aboard the Shijian-19 spacecraft, marking a significant advancement in space technology. The module, developed by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), is made from flexible composite materials and inflates in orbit, offering advantages like lightweight construction. This test aligns with China's plans to expand its Tiangong space station and explore new directions in space module technology. The mission also included various scientific experiments and demonstrated China's growing capabilities in space exploration.

via SpaceNews|
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space-technology2 years ago

Sierra Space Successfully Tests Inflatable Space Station Module with Explosive Burst

Sierra Space conducted its first full-scale burst test on a space station module prototype, deliberately exploding it to prepare for future space missions, including the Orbital Reef space station project. The inflatable module, using soft goods technology, aims to replace the International Space Station after its retirement in 2030. Sierra Space plans to continue testing and develop larger versions, while NASA works to reduce potential gaps between stations and attract research to commercial space stations.

via Space.com|
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space-technology2 years ago

"Sierra Space Successfully Tests Full-Scale Inflatable Module for Expandable Space Station"

Sierra Space has successfully conducted a burst test on a full-sized version of its Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE) inflatable module, demonstrating that it exceeds NASA's safety requirements by bursting at a pressure of 77 psi, nearly 27% above the recommended level. The module is designed to fit within a five-meter payload fairing at launch and then inflate once in orbit, with plans for a larger version to fit into a seven-meter payload fairing. Sierra Space intends to use the module as part of the Orbital Reef commercial space station and has received an unfunded NASA Space Act Agreement to support its development. More tests, including work on the atmospheric barrier and flight hardware, are planned for this year.

via SpaceNews|
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spaceflight2 years ago

Explosive Tests and Affordable Infrastructure: The Future of Inflatable Space Stations

Sierra Space, a Colorado company, conducted a burst test on an inflatable module design for the Orbital Reef space station. The test involved deliberately exploding the module, which included a metal plate, to test its limits. The module, called LIFE (Large Integrated Flexible Environment), showed a 33% margin over the certification standard for a full-scale module, marking a nearly 20% improvement over previous designs. Sierra aims to have the module ready by 2030 for the Orbital Reef space station led by Blue Origin. NASA is also laying the groundwork for future commercial space stations to replace the International Space Station, with plans for a two-year transition period.

via Space.com|
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