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PopSci feature on Robert Bigelow and "CSS Skywalker" orbital resort plans
As seen on RLV News, Popular Science's March issue has a cover feature
on Robert Bigelow and his plans for inflatable space habitats: "The Five-Billion-Star Hotel" http://www.popsci.com/popsci/aviatio...7551-1,00.html I believe this is the first article to mention Bigelow's plans to launch an orbital resort by 2010, tentatively titled the "CSS (Commercial Space Station) Skywalker." Previous articles only mentioned his intention to sell modules to others, such as scientists, manufacturers, Hollywood producers, and countries. The habitats are constructed from inflatable modules, with multilayered kevlar-like walls. A prototype habitat will be launching on a SpaceX Falcon V next year. To help ensure cost-effective access to the station, Bigelow is also running the $50 million America's Space Prize. The issue also has an article on Bigelow's plans to use the modules to form the basis of "moon cruisers" and "space yachts": http://www.popsci.com/popsci/aviatio...027555,00.html |
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It also turns out that Bigelow Aerospace has done a major makeover of
their site: http://www.bigelowaerospace.com/index.html It includes renderings of planned habitats, as well as (finally) some official info on the America's Space Prize: http://www.bigelowaerospace.com/prize.html The site still looks a little retro, but it gets the job done. |
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Sorry, one more post...
Bigelow also seems to have open "engineering and manufacturing positions in spacecraft design and development." They have an online resume submission form: http://www.bigelowaerospace.com/employment.html http://www.bigelowaerospace.com/applyonline.html The page lists the following as positions they're looking for: # System Engineering & Integration # Propulsion Systems # Power Systems # Structural Designer # Structural Analyst # Thermal Analyst # Docking Systems # Attitude Determination & Control Systems # Command, Control & Communication Systems # Environmental Control & Life Support Systems # Mission Operations # Safety and Mission Assurance # Crew Accommodations # Human Factors # Logistics and Maintenance # Crew Heath & Countermeasures # Soft goods Technician # Mechanical Technician # Electrical Technician # CNC machinists # Conventional machinists # Tool and die makers # Certified welders # Model makers # Industrial Sewing |
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Neil Halelamien wrote:
[...] It includes renderings of planned habitats, as well as (finally) some official info on the America's Space Prize: http://www.bigelowaerospace.com/prize.html They also have shipped a little more info to the various pre-registered organizations, including a first draft of the rules and regulations. -george william herbert |
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Interesting... any idea if it's ok to put scans of those on the
internet? |
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