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3d printing rocket parts and liquified natural gas could also dramatically lower launch costs
Posted in Hardware on 19th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller
Reusable rockets could greatly lower launch costs but other significant technologies are 3D printing and natural gas rocket fuel.
First expandable habitat installed on ISS
Posted in Science on 18th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller
The ISS received an exciting renovation today as the experimental Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) was successfully attached to the Tranquility module.
SpaceX Dragon spacecraft arrives at the ISS
Posted in Science on 11th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller
Tim Peake has successfully berthed the latest cargo ship to visit the ISS. Using the robotic arm, he grabbed the Dragon freighter on Sunday, pulling it into the Harmony module.
Two Bigelow BA330 modules combined would have 72% of the volume of ISS
Posted in Hardware on 10th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller
Compared to their volume-mass ratio, expandable modules offer more living space than traditional rigid modules.
SpaceX reusable rocket lands on ocean platform for the first time
Posted in Hardware on 9th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller
Elon musk hopes to launch landed rocket booster again in May or June. Bigelow inflatable habitat to be delivered to the ISS.