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Does anybody know if Bigelow inflatable technology could be used for
making fuel/oxydizer tanks? The main weight problem for a Mars mission is the fuel/oxydizer. With inflatable technology it would be possible to launch all the combustible *and tanks* using a small vehicle. The capital costs for designing, building and operate a small reusable LV probably are within the possibilities of private companies. NASA could buy fueled tanks in orbit for using for their missions at far less price than using Ares V. |
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