Lockheed Martin’s inflatable space station module met a dramatic end after nearly six months of rigorous testing. Pressurized to four times its intended load, the habitat finally burst, showcasing both the durability and the limits of the inflatable design. This test marks a critical step in advancing future space habitat technology. #LockheedMartin #SpaceStation #InflatableHabitat #SpaceTech #PressureTest #SpaceExploration #HabitatDesign #SpaceInnovation #SpaceEngineering #FutureOfSpace | Space

NASA Conducts 2nd Full-Scale Inflatable Habitat Burst Pressure Test FriendsofNASA.org: NASA, Sierra Space, and ILC Dover recently conducted the second full-scale ultimate burst pressure test on Sierra Space’s Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE) habitat using testing capabilities at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The inflatable module is planned to be used for human habitation in orbit, including on Blue Origin’s commercial space station, Orbital Reef, as par