Sierra Space’s LIFE Habitat Successfully Completes Second Ultimate Burst Pressure Test

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Sierra Space conducted a successful Ultimate Burst Pressure (UBP) test on a sub-scale version of the company’s LIFE™ habitat at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. LIFE, or Large Integrated Flexible Environment, is an inflatable habitation module developed by Sierra Space for use on Orbital Reef, the world’s first commercial space station. A full-scale LIFE habitat expands to the size of a three-story apartment building in space, where astronauts can live and work comfortably for long periods of time. The test exceeded NASA certification requirements for inflatable habitation modules and further establishes Sierra Space as the leader in commercial space station development. Sierra Space is the only active commercial space company to meet multiple successful UBP trials.

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コメント (21)
  • @NieR.Amanda
    That's some impressive technology you have there. Can't wait to finally see LIFE put into use on Orbital Reef.
  • @sohovulture87
    Fantastic result! Many congrats Sierra Space and can't wait for the full-scale habitat test. I'm so excited to see the Dream Chaser and LIFE projects progressing so well. I know that I was only one of many who were devastated by the crewed version of DC being shelved all those years ago, but like a phoenix from the ashes, you have risen again and all of your hard work and the myriad disappointments you have overcome are now starting to pay off. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that you WILL succeed. Carry on!
  • @thedarkside13
    +199 PSI!! Woow. That's fuc*ing amazing. Congratulations Sierra Space.🙂
  • @Charison22
    HUGEEE CONGRATS! Can't wait to see the final pressure test!
  • @the-witness8811
    I can't wait to see this put into action in space. Something like this would allow for much larger scale testing and manufacturing opportunities in space. Not to mention the creature comforts you can fit in such a large space. With something this size, you only need a few mounted to a central hub to replace the ISS.
  • @phlogistanjones2722
    R.I.P. Bigelow Aerospace but I am glad Sierra is carrying on with the design philosophy.
  • @MrHichammohsen1
    Congratulations on this test! Can't wait to see that big balloon in space.
  • @SKYWURX
    Great job and well done to the teams involved. Really excited to see one of these on orbit!
  • @rationaloperator4165
    What's incredible is how thin the whole thing is. Way slimmer than Bigelow airspace. I wonder how have they made it possible!
  • @jeechun
    Great job. Keep up this high level good work. 🤞👍
  • @mikemears8356
    Wow, BANG ON, pardon the pun. Keep at it Sierra Space. Brilliant test you guys 🙌😎
  • @l4bells851
    I really hope this technology gets more funding soon because this is amazing. Thanks for your work and proving this works and how awsome it is
  • @Cineenvenordquist
    I'd feel better if it burped out some overpressure and resealed, but I guess that's out at 220 psi when many straps break. In space temperature might not be so kind to performance. I wonder what the jetsam tests are like? Operando at 16 psi, do I get a giant inflatable cyclist to patch micrometeorite holes, or do I get out the fiberglas kit and some tough silicone?
  • @mike--0
    Love it. I'm secretely your number 1 fan
  • @luther0013
    NASA: it seems the LIFE module has passed all of tests now to just to sign off o- Sierra Space: Let’s blow it up. NASA: I’m sorry, what? Sierra Space: Um… I mean an, um… ultimate pressure test. NASA: Why? Sierra Space: like for science and stuff. NASA: fine we can do one. BOOM Sierra Space: woohoo. NASA: happy now. Sierra Space: let’s do it again.