Expandable addition on ISS will gather data for future space habitats
Houston TX (SPX) Mar 18, 2015 - NASA and Bigelow Aerospace are preparing to launch an expandable habitat module to the International Space Station this year. The agency joined Bigelow Thursday at its Las Vegas facility to mark completion of the company's major milestones. The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module, or BEAM, leverages key innovations in lightweight and compact materials, departing from a traditional rigid met ... more

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