Almost immediately, astronauts may orbit the Earth in inflatable space stations, now that NASA has made them a priority.
According to a report in New Scientist, NASA announced a change in this direction on Feb. 1.
In its place of the planned crewed missions to the moon, the agency intends to pour money into research as well as development of inflatable space habitats.
The outline listed technologies on NASA's wish list but provided only some details.
Now, NASA has fleshed out its plans in a detailed budget proposal posted on its site on Feb. 22.
One section remarks that balloon-like habitats "can be larger, lighter, and potentially less expensive" than traditional ones prepared of rigid metal walls.
They might be used as space stations, or eventually as moon bases.
NASA might send inflatable structures to the International Space Station (ISS) to test their mettle - including their aptitude to shield against space radiation.
The document also reveals that the agency plans to start again the NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts.(ANI)
According to a report in New Scientist, NASA announced a change in this direction on Feb. 1.
In its place of the planned crewed missions to the moon, the agency intends to pour money into research as well as development of inflatable space habitats.
The outline listed technologies on NASA's wish list but provided only some details.
Now, NASA has fleshed out its plans in a detailed budget proposal posted on its site on Feb. 22.
One section remarks that balloon-like habitats "can be larger, lighter, and potentially less expensive" than traditional ones prepared of rigid metal walls.
They might be used as space stations, or eventually as moon bases.
NASA might send inflatable structures to the International Space Station (ISS) to test their mettle - including their aptitude to shield against space radiation.
The document also reveals that the agency plans to start again the NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts.(ANI)
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