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Sundancer
Sundancer [Bigelow Aerospace]
Sundancer is the first module planend for a space hotel by Bigelow Aerospace. Originally to be preceded by the uncrewed Galaxy demonstrator, Bigelow decided in 2007 to directly move from Genesis to a crewed capability. Sundancer is based on the inflateable Transhab technology.
| Nation: | USA |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Technology, inflateable structures |
| Operator: | Bigelow Aerospace |
| Contractors: | Bigelow Aerospace |
| Equipment: | |
| Configuration: | Inflatable structure 6.3 m inflated diameter, 8.7 m length |
| Propulsion: | |
| Power: | 8 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 8600 kg |
| Orbit: |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundancer | - | cancelled |
References:
- Bigelow Aerospace Website
Further Bigelow missions:
