BEAM's first year on ISS expands potential of inflatable space habitats

Blasting equipment into space is a costly venture, so finding ways to reduce weight and size is crucial. Last year, the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) was deployed to the International Space Station (ISS) to test how an inflatable habitat stands up to the harsh environment of space. Now, one year on, NASA has reported its initial findings.

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Category: Space

Tags:

• Bigelow Aerospace
• Inflatable
• International Space Station
• NASA

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