What is Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM)? The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) is an expandable habitat technology demonstration on ISS; increase human-rated inflatable structure Technology Readiness Level (TRL) to level 9. NASA managed ISS payload project in partnership with Bigelow Aerospace. Launched to ISS on Space X 8 (April 8th, 2016). Fully expanded on May 28th, 2016. Jeff Williams/Exp. 48 Commander first entered BEAM on June 5th, 2016.
Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) Monitoring System
2017
24 pages
Report
No indication
English
Unmanned Spacecraft , Manned Spacecraft , Mathematical Sciences , Hypervelocity impact , Impact tests , Inflatable structures , Payloads , Space habitats , Space stations , Technology assessment , Weight (mass) , International space station , Manned spacecraft , Sensors , Space storage , Space transportation