Inflatable Space Hotel
Bigelow Aerospace’s planned first full-scale module is the Sundancer, targeted for launch and orbit in 2014. Like all inflatable systems, Sundancer offered the potential for […]
View ArticleArmy’s Next-Generation Shockproof Helmets
Next-generation blast-ready headgear draws inspiration from Nascar and Star Wars alike Improvised explosive devices are one of the biggest threats to soldiers in Afghanistan and […]
View ArticleAcoustic Shield May Protect Cities from Earthquake Damage
French scientists are testing ways to use refraction (i.e. changing the direction of vibrations) in order to shield large cities from earthquakes. Image © wikimedia […]
View ArticleLargest heat shield ever constructed
Orion with the largest heat shield ever constructed, attached to the bottom of the capsule by engineers during assembly work inside the Operations and Checkout […]
View ArticleCamping on the Moon with an Inflatable Tent
A high-tech inflatable tent concept, is a clever solution for long expeditions on the Moon. Image credit Schreiner, Setterfield et al Designed by a team […]
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