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springer.com Erik Seedhouse Bigelow Aerospace Colonizing Space One Module at a Time Series: Space Exploration Describes the technology of inflatable modules and how establishing these habitats in orbit could generate an orbital economy Explains the details of one of the foremost emerging private space exploration ventures Offers informed speculation on possible lunar and Martian bases that the future may hold Here for the first time you can read: how a space technology start-up is pioneering work on expandable space station modules how Robert Bigelow licensed the TransHab idea from NASA, and how his company developed the technology for more than a decade how, very soon, a Bigelow expandable module will be docked with the International Space Station. At the core of 2015, XIX, 182 p. 66 illus., 59 illus. in Bigelow's plan is the inflatable module technology. Tougher and more durable than their rigid color. counterparts, these inflatable modules are perfectly suited for use in the space, where Bigelow plans to link them together to form commercial space stations. This book describes how this Printed book new breed of space stations will be built and how the link between Bigelow Aerospace, NASA Softcover and private companies can lead to a new economy—a space economy. Finally, the book 37,99 € | £32.99 | $49.99 touches on Bigelow's aspirations beyond low Earth orbit, plans that include the landing of a [1]40,65 € (D) | 41,79 € (A) | CHF base on the lunar surface and the prospect of missions to Mars. 45,00 eBook 32,09 € | £25.99 | $39.99 [2]32,09 € (D) | 32,09 € (A) | CHF 36,00 Available from your library or springer.com/shop MyCopy [3] Printed eBook for just € | $ 24.99 springer.com/mycopy Error[en_EN | Export.Bookseller. MediumType | SE] Order online at springer.com / or for the Americas call (toll free) 1-800-SPRINGER / or email us at: [email protected]. / For outside the Americas call +49 (0) 6221-345-4301 / or email us at: [email protected]. The first € price and the £ and $ price are net prices, subject to local VAT. Prices indicated with [1] include VAT for books; the €(D) includes 7% for Germany, the €(A) includes 10% for Austria. Prices indicated with [2] include VAT for electronic products; 19% for Germany, 20% for Austria. All prices exclusive of carriage charges. Prices and other details are subject to change without notice. All errors and omissions excepted. [3] No discount for MyCopy. Part of .

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