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 |
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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 | |
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Sundancer | - | cancelled |