Inflated Expectations in Space
A quick look at inflatable structures and platforms in space habitats
What if space habitats of the future involved less part by part assembly launches and were more commonly expanded like a balloon after a single launch? 🎈
🚀🔭🛰️🧑🚀🎈 Space Value Chain (SVC) Related and Inflated
- First, check out the Max Space’s Thunderbird Station design which is using inflatable fabric-based designs instead of steel for rapidly deployment from a single launch at low cost per cubic meter.
- Next, check out Sierra Space’s Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE) habitat design being certification tested.
- Finally (for now at least), check out Lockheed Martin’s Inflatable Habitat design.
Keep an eye on updates regarding debris and life support systems testing in this… expanding market.
