Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
For years now, Sierra Space has been working on inflatable space habitats. The future goal is to launch these modules and then inflate them once in orbit, effectively launching massive space station segments in a single mission, and avoiding the issue of fairing size limitations.
Over the past few years, we’ve seen them conduct a bunch of different tests on its inflatable LIFE habitat. This included pressure tests on both scaled-down versions and eventually full-size test articles. Recently, just in the last few weeks, the company began conducting hypervelocity impact trials.
Full article here - thespacebucket.com/sierra-space-has-begun-inflatable-habitat-impact-testing
For more space-related content check out - thespacebucket.com
Credit:
Sierra Space - youtube.com/@UCRLfhb0ZRhIYVzL-tjgEATw
SNC - youtube.com/user/sierranevadacorp
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Impact Testing
4:21 - Full Certification
For years now, Sierra Space has been working on inflatable space habitats. The future goal is to launch these modules and then inflate them once in orbit, effectively launching massive space station segments in a single mission, and avoiding the issue of fairing size limitations.
Over the past few years, we’ve seen them conduct a bunch of different tests on its inflatable LIFE habitat. This included pressure tests on both scaled-down versions and eventually full-size test articles. Recently, just in the last few weeks, the company began conducting hypervelocity impact trials.
Full article here - thespacebucket.com/sierra-space-has-begun-inflatable-habitat-impact-testing
For more space-related content check out - thespacebucket.com
Credit:
Sierra Space - youtube.com/@UCRLfhb0ZRhIYVzL-tjgEATw
SNC - youtube.com/user/sierranevadacorp
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Impact Testing
4:21 - Full Certification
