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Testing Inflatable Lunar shelters

2007, April 2 - 5:00pm — Greg Kontos
Features: Current EventsCritical Path Innovation: Moon Colony, Space ExplorationInstitutions: NASA, ILC Dover LP
ILC Dover's inflatable lunar shelter - 2007

The inflatable structure is made of multilayer fabric and looks like an ungainly white robot with legs. The main unit is 12 feet in diameter and 18 feet tall. It has a volume of about 1,600 cubic feet and is connected to an airlock, also inflatable. The two spaces are essentially pressurized cylinders, connected by an airtight door. The concept design has been delivered to NASA Langley by ILC Dover for testing.


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