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4.2.1. Bigelow

Thesis Report V-SPARC VIT

Figure 17 – Bigelow (Source: https:// www. businesswire.com /news/home/
20230418005573/en/Sierra-Space-and-ILC-Dover-Partner-to-Build-the-Space-

Infrastructure-of-the-Future)

Figure 17 : Bigelow
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Demonstrated in site. Completely packed with installation and can be pre integrated.

Multi layered envelop for shielding against micro meteorite. Larger habitable volumes

on site.

sDeployed Inner volume (usable): 340 m3

Expanded - Contracted -

Length: 11m Length: 11m

Diameter: 8.2m Diameter: 4.3m

Shell skin: 15cm thick

Crew capacity: 12 to 14

Can be increased using modularity

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