NASA astronauts launched to the International Space Station (ISS), an experimental inflatable module Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM), intended for the accommodation of crews of orbital complex. This Saturday, 28 May, told Space.com.
The design of the spherical form could reveal at the second attempt. Astronauts Jeff Williams took it for more than seven hours. The process was coordinated by representatives of NASA and Bigelow Aerospace, developed module. In the expanded state the diameter of the module is 3.2 meters, and length – 3.96 meters. Volume -16 cubic meters.
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It is noted that experts have completed a full module encapsulation. The pressure in the structure will be installed on the ISS pressure level, according to RIA Novosti. During the next week will be held check for leaks, only then Williams for the first time enter into the so-called inflatable room.
It is expected that within two years of the module will be tested for resistance to radiation, maintaining temperature and tightness.
The original work on the deployment of the module began on Thursday, May 26th. However, problems arose in the process – the design starts to unfold unevenly, and in addition, the pressure within the above normal. Experts decided to postpone the attempt.
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