The Hustle Daily Show
The inflatable future of space stations
Jul 9, 2024
Discover the futuristic advancements of an inflatable space station to replace the ISS by 2030. Explore the use of durable materials like Vectran for astronaut safety. Learn about potential future space living with commercial space stations like Orbital Reef.
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- Sierra Space's LIFE inflatable space station uses advanced materials like Vectran to offer safer and more flexible living conditions for astronauts.
- Plans for Sierra Space's Life 5000 prototype and the collaboration with Blue Origin hint at a future with expanded human presence and commercial activities in space.
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Inflatable Space Station Technology
Sierra Space is developing an inflatable space station called Life that features a fabric structure encased in nine layers of high-tech material including Vectran, which is five times stronger than steel. This innovative design aims to provide protection for astronauts from space radiation, pressure, and meteoroids, offering a safer and more flexible alternative to traditional rigid space stations. The Life station, standing at the height of a three-story building and 27 feet in diameter, is set to accommodate four to six people and enable long-duration stays for researchers to conduct experiments, grow vegetation, and even exercise in microgravity.
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