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April 8, 2016

Inflatable room heading to space today: Are moon bases, orbiting tourists next?

  • The demonstration project could pave the way for Mars expeditions, as well as orbiting outposts catering to scientists and tourists.
    • By MARCIA DUNN
    AP Aerospace Writer

    Bigelow Aerospace via AP [enlarge]
    The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module, center right, will be attached to the International Space Station.

    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Forget blowup air mattresses. Space station astronauts are getting their first inflatable room.


     
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