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Bengaluru Company Tests Inflatable Habitat for Future Space Missions
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What Happened?
An Indian startup, Akashalabdhi Space, has tested an inflatable habitat at 30 km altitude, aiming to develop expandable structures for future space missions.
Key points
- The inflatable structure was tested aboard a high-altitude balloon at 30 km.
- The mission is part of the ANTARIKSHAB program aimed at future orbital manufacturing.
- The structure can be compacted for launch and expanded in orbit.
- Two research payloads were included: a microbial experiment and a solar-cell device.
- The flight provided data on deployment, inflation, and recovery technologies.
Key insights
- The successful test may enhance future lunar and Martian construction capabilities.
- Using local resources for building materials could reduce costs for space missions.
- The data collected will help refine technologies for expandable habitats.
Why it matters
This experiment could lead to more efficient space habitats and manufacturing processes in orbit.
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Akashalabdhi Space· CompanyTata Institute of Fundamental Research· OrganizationIndian Institute of Science· OrganizationMoon· LocationMars· LocationBengaluru· CitySwitzerland· Country
Source
India Today
