I agree. I think it's interesting that the biggest module on Sierra Space's roadmap, the LIFE 5000, assumes a 9m fairing. That puts it beyond Blue Origin's currently planned launch capabilities and until other unannounced launch systems come along (I think unlikely in the near or even medium-term future) that leaves the LIFE 5000 as a Starship-only solution. SIerra Space is partnering with Blue Origin on Orbital Reef and that's exciting but I really hope to see the day come when there might be some formal SpaceX/Sierra-Space collaborative project because that could take things to the next level beyond even Orbital Reef. And yes, Dream Chaser will be another great addition to the scene. I really wish that had got the early ISS crew transport funding from NASA to speed up development instead of that cash going to Boeing for Starliner. I suspect NASA feel the same now too! As long as it all goes well uncrewed Dream Chaser's first flight will be one of the highlights of 2024 as far as space technology goes.
We definitely need more competitors; and, I applaud the work being done here. BUT….ever since SpaceDev was taken over by Sierra Nevada, the pace has been…..slow. The management at Sierra is NOT SpaceX, ok? It’s been very, very disappointing the pace. There is absolutely no sense of urgency amongst the senior management there. - Dave Huntsman
Now this, is some damn good space news!! Well Done Sierra, looking forward to seeing these modules on orbit, and visible from the ground. Getting these modules out in to Space, Luna, and varied bodies in the outer Solar System will be a MASSIVE leap forward for Humanity.
Wow.. 75 PSI translated to real units is 5.1 Bar, I imagine these habitats would work at 0.7 Bar once they are on operation, so that is a huge safety margin. At such large scale pressure vessel, the tension forces must be huge. This is quite amazing.
@@kimmacdonald1678 there is a lot of air in there vs something like a tire. A tire a 75 psi is less volume so it has less molecules in it that want to escape.
I really believe that Sierra space can be the next space giant behind SpaceX. Yall are doing something that is fantastical really. Please don't die the same way bigelow did, and really finish what you started. I am rooting for you!
It is truly a blessing that in these times of relative peace and opulence, our best and brightest can focus on pushing the limits of knowledge which constrain our place in the universe.
In 2023, we performed a month-long Accelerated Systematic Creep (ASC) test on a LIFE 10 article. The target for data capture was to prove the pressure shell could exceed 60 years, which the article overachieved. To learn more check out our last Q&A: ruclips.net/video/6MarPGKhaTQ/видео.html
Hmmmm.... the spacecraft's adaptability to various mission requirements makes it an ideal choice for rescue operations. Whether it's retrieving astronauts from the ISS or potentially from deep-space missions, Dragon's versatility ensures that it can meet the needs of different scenarios. Its ability to carry both crew and cargo allows it to deliver necessary supplies or equipment during rescue missions, enhancing its overall utility 😵💫😵💫🧐🧐🥰🥰
Congratulations on obtaining such excellent results from all of your hard work. No one wants to be homeless in space. Soon work will have to begin on making sure no one is hungry in space. As your 'Life Modules' begin to find a place on Orbits, & Surfaces, away from Terrestrial resources Astroponic facilities will become mission critical extending humanities reach into the ocean of space. Thank You for all that you do.
This reminds me of the Sci-Fi movies where a whole lots of people are transported to other planets, using these as oxygen tanks or so. I am really excited for the future of deep space travel
I realized I wasn't subscribe to this channel. Don't worry, problem has been resolved. I was almost as excited to see a new update on this stuff as the starship launches!
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Ah! So, then this is just the inner layer? Those other layers aren't on it at all for these burst tests? Have the other layers been put on it and inflated to see if it will all fit nicely together as it inflates? Or is that still down the road?
Great Video ! The British had problems with "square windows" in early passenger jets ! The round windows produced less fatigue cracks near the windows ! A space station is also needed in a low inclination LEO CSS near the Fuel Depot heading East from the KSC ! This orbit can also support missions to the moon to stay ! tjl
Awesome, nice to see things are coming along after the last test..... The inflatables are a complete game changer, idk why this was never an option before! The size and space of these habitats are endless.
I believe the material science just wasn't there during the first space rush, and then it just takes a long time for governments to get things like this going. Government agencies like NASA prefer improving on tried and tested designs, see all the improved space shuttle components on the SLS. It takes private companies to push these new approaches, I think.
This is an incredible engineering feat. Yes, I watch all of your videos, and I’m cheering for Sierra Space to be fully successful. I can see other potential applications for the technology once it goes into full production and prices come down. Planetside applications. Damn, but the base technology for the skin itself will have applications, never mind the ability to set up temporary storage containers anywhere on the fly - the militaries of many NATO nations could readily use this both as storage for liquids, as well as inflatable replacements for Quonset huts. It all depends upon pricing, and availability.
really cool! can't wait to see it in orbit ❤ ...also, will there be tests for an inflatable centrifuge ring habitat in the future? i gotta know, it's one of if not _the_ coolest things you can put on a space station
will it go to orbit before orbital reef? Because i never see updates from Blue Origin on their part on Orbital reef? So can Life modules be a station itself?
We don't want to forget the pioneers in this; NASAs TransHab, Bigelow Aerospace, and ThinRedLine aerospace in Canada - which built the soft goods for Bigelow
Maybe putting a kevlar type box around the balloon habitats would be nice. Build a scaffolding structure around it and attach the kevlar or other strong material, panels on it.
5 atmospheres of pressure. No one would want to be inside that thing. So, what is the designed in-orbit pressure? 12 psi? Or will it approach sea level atmospheric pressure on earth?
Ok, great. But I have yet to see you fire something at it that would represent a tiny particle travelling at speed hitting the thing. Even a flake of paint travelling around the earth can cause serious damage to the space station, so what would be the effect of it hitting a highly pressured vessel?
It would be fun to tie two of these together and put (if it can be shown it works) Buhler's propulsion system on it, then move it to Cis-Lunar orbit. We'd have something immediately to more than replace the ISS immediately. We wouldn't even have to wait for the full power version of the Buhler's system, just a light version that could be built now, inexpensively, and most importantly, get things moving. Pun intended. Later versions for the Mars/Phobos/Deimos projects. I'm a firm believer in learning and testing by doing.
@@SierraSpace Save ISS by cocooning modules with Sierra’s Vectron inflatable modules. With decades of advanced materiel reinforcement engineering experience, advanced UV protection is absolutely essential else Vectran will decompose rapidly. It would be awesome to be part of the team. Congratulations on your testing results. New ASTM standards in real time. Been there, done that!
Once inflated, how do they get all the hardware inside while in space? BTW, you guys should won the second commercial craft for the ISS and not Boeing.
They weren’t ready to compete for commercial crew at the time; in fact, as of this date, they are currently late for their first flight for DreamChaser’s first uncrewed flight.
The center spindle is where computer systems and life support goes. Any extra space there can be used to take larger instruments into orbit. The walls and floors and folded and strapped to the outside of the spindle. Once inflated and set up, any additional equipment is sent up on later flights.
Save ISS by cocooning modules with Sierra’s Vectron inflatable modules. With decades of advanced materiel reinforcement engineering experience, advanced UV protection is absolutely essential else Vectran will decompose rapidly.
With Starship being 29ft wide, this already looks like yesterday's technology. If this was 20 years ago, it would be cool, but for this day and age, it needs to be bigger. Much bigger.
I'm totally for space advancement but even if I live to be three hundred you'll never see me trusting an inflatable bag in space. Nor Boeing, not Starliner , not NASA, etc. Just SpaceX or Elon. Especially if Elon is on the same place I am. 😅 Air bag? Not me, no way. 😅😅😅
The bro talks about projectiles and how it's like a 50cal gun, never mentions that it can handle it, just skips the results. All they did was inflate this shit to 74Psi, are the results not in yet or is a inflated habitat about to get shit on by a kidney stone traveling at 22000+mph?
Epic. Inflatable habitats are a huge leap forward for human spaceflight. Go Sierra Space
I believe Sierra Space will go forward and be as successful as SpaceX. I am super excited in seeing Dream Chaser's success.
I agree. I think it's interesting that the biggest module on Sierra Space's roadmap, the LIFE 5000, assumes a 9m fairing. That puts it beyond Blue Origin's currently planned launch capabilities and until other unannounced launch systems come along (I think unlikely in the near or even medium-term future) that leaves the LIFE 5000 as a Starship-only solution.
SIerra Space is partnering with Blue Origin on Orbital Reef and that's exciting but I really hope to see the day come when there might be some formal SpaceX/Sierra-Space collaborative project because that could take things to the next level beyond even Orbital Reef.
And yes, Dream Chaser will be another great addition to the scene. I really wish that had got the early ISS crew transport funding from NASA to speed up development instead of that cash going to Boeing for Starliner. I suspect NASA feel the same now too! As long as it all goes well uncrewed Dream Chaser's first flight will be one of the highlights of 2024 as far as space technology goes.
🤞 The more companies that are successful in this industry the better for all of us!
We definitely need more competitors; and, I applaud the work being done here. BUT….ever since SpaceDev was taken over by Sierra Nevada, the pace has been…..slow. The management at Sierra is NOT SpaceX, ok? It’s been very, very disappointing the pace. There is absolutely no sense of urgency amongst the senior management there. - Dave Huntsman
@@julianfp1952 The SLS 2B will have a 10m fairing.
I believe you are correct if the collaborate with SpaceX. Right now they are only working with Blue Origin. Not a great business model.
Now this, is some damn good space news!! Well Done Sierra, looking forward to seeing these modules on orbit, and visible from the ground. Getting these modules out in to Space, Luna, and varied bodies in the outer Solar System will be a MASSIVE leap forward for Humanity.
5:22 button jumpscare
😂🤣😂
true
Makes me think of an old advertising style.
"Sierra Space. Testing to the limit, so you don't have to." :)
Wow.. 75 PSI translated to real units is 5.1 Bar, I imagine these habitats would work at 0.7 Bar once they are on operation, so that is a huge safety margin.
At such large scale pressure vessel, the tension forces must be huge. This is quite amazing.
You really don't appreciate the forces involved until you look at that immense blue support structure.
That looked extremely overkill for 75PSI.... What am I missing?
@@kimmacdonald1678 there is a lot of air in there vs something like a tire. A tire a 75 psi is less volume so it has less molecules in it that want to escape.
I really believe that Sierra space can be the next space giant behind SpaceX. Yall are doing something that is fantastical really. Please don't die the same way bigelow did, and really finish what you started. I am rooting for you!
In addition to "fantastical", I'll borrow from the Beach Boys and say that Sierra is "giving me excitations"!
It is truly a blessing that in these times of relative peace and opulence, our best and brightest can focus on pushing the limits of knowledge which constrain our place in the universe.
This is the only piece of advanced technology that, despite never having been deployed, I have immense confidence in and great anticipation for!
have you done any tests where you keep the habitat under burst preassure for long periods of time, like 6 months
In 2023, we performed a month-long Accelerated Systematic Creep (ASC) test on a LIFE 10 article. The target for data capture was to prove the pressure shell could exceed 60 years, which the article overachieved. To learn more check out our last Q&A: ruclips.net/video/6MarPGKhaTQ/видео.html
Sierra space is the spacex of space station environments, top tier 💯💯
Great job. Thnk you for the updates.
This is the kinda stuff that makes America great.
Hmmmm.... the spacecraft's adaptability to various mission requirements makes it an ideal choice for rescue operations. Whether it's retrieving astronauts from the ISS or potentially from deep-space missions, Dragon's versatility ensures that it can meet the needs of different scenarios. Its ability to carry both crew and cargo allows it to deliver necessary supplies or equipment during rescue missions, enhancing its overall utility 😵💫😵💫🧐🧐🥰🥰
Congratulations on obtaining such excellent results from all of your hard work. No one wants to be homeless in space. Soon work will have to begin on making sure no one is hungry in space. As your 'Life Modules' begin to find a place on Orbits, & Surfaces, away from Terrestrial resources Astroponic facilities will become mission critical extending humanities reach into the ocean of space. Thank You for all that you do.
0:36 that's a gunsight view from a TIE fighter: young imperial cadet pilots!
Absolutely fantastic! Congratulations everyone.
This reminds me of the Sci-Fi movies where a whole lots of people are transported to other planets, using these as oxygen tanks or so. I am really excited for the future of deep space travel
we need a replacement for ISS being built NOW, not AFTER its decommissioning. EVERY TIME WE MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE!
I realized I wasn't subscribe to this channel. Don't worry, problem has been resolved. I was almost as excited to see a new update on this stuff as the starship launches!
@1:20 Gracie, I love your sweater!!!
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excellent and nobody mentions the old beam module which is still on the space station and works
Ah! So, then this is just the inner layer? Those other layers aren't on it at all for these burst tests?
Have the other layers been put on it and inflated to see if it will all fit nicely together as it inflates? Or is that still down the road?
5:23 RIP camera
I wonder why they go for a square window instead of a round one
Great Video ! The British had problems with "square windows" in early passenger jets ! The round windows produced less fatigue cracks near the windows ! A space station is also needed in a low inclination LEO CSS near the Fuel Depot heading East from the KSC ! This orbit can also support missions to the moon to stay ! tjl
Congrats on a great test. You guys are doing exciting stuff.
How is the longevity of the strength tested?
Awesome, nice to see things are coming along after the last test..... The inflatables are a complete game changer, idk why this was never an option before! The size and space of these habitats are endless.
I believe the material science just wasn't there during the first space rush, and then it just takes a long time for governments to get things like this going. Government agencies like NASA prefer improving on tried and tested designs, see all the improved space shuttle components on the SLS.
It takes private companies to push these new approaches, I think.
I would really love to see how the module inflates with hard structures, like windows, involved.
This is an incredible engineering feat. Yes, I watch all of your videos, and I’m cheering for Sierra Space to be fully successful.
I can see other potential applications for the technology once it goes into full production and prices come down. Planetside applications.
Damn, but the base technology for the skin itself will have applications, never mind the ability to set up temporary storage containers anywhere on the fly - the militaries of many NATO nations could readily use this both as storage for liquids, as well as inflatable replacements for Quonset huts.
It all depends upon pricing, and availability.
i love the vertical farm. very nice. don't shoot things
Curious how the material is affected by the major temperature swings in space.
really cool! can't wait to see it in orbit ❤
...also, will there be tests for an inflatable centrifuge ring habitat in the future? i gotta know, it's one of if not _the_ coolest things you can put on a space station
will it go to orbit before orbital reef? Because i never see updates from Blue Origin on their part on Orbital reef? So can Life modules be a station itself?
Awesome. Groundbreaking.
We don't want to forget the pioneers in this; NASAs TransHab, Bigelow Aerospace, and ThinRedLine aerospace in Canada - which built the soft goods for Bigelow
What is the blanking plate for lol?
when are you scheduled to do this test in space?
Maybe putting a kevlar type box around the balloon habitats would be nice. Build a scaffolding structure around it and attach the kevlar or other strong material, panels on it.
This is aaan encouraging advance for the next habitats in space!
What are those CD like discs are for?
Way to go!! Exciting times ahead! :)
5 atmospheres of pressure. No one would want to be inside that thing. So, what is the designed in-orbit pressure? 12 psi? Or will it approach sea level atmospheric pressure on earth?
Ok, great. But I have yet to see you fire something at it that would represent a tiny particle travelling at speed hitting the thing. Even a flake of paint travelling around the earth can cause serious damage to the space station, so what would be the effect of it hitting a highly pressured vessel?
Sweet. Future is going to be super cool.
Wen Launch?
loves it i do support
So you have the bubble, how far are the life support systems along?
working with nasa they may already have what they need :)
It's so good to see Tom!
The future.
5 atm is amazing great job!
Incredible work!
Go Sierra Space! Go to Permanent Civilian Space Travel!
When I see the name Sierra and the word Space, I think of the 1986 game Space Quest.
❤❤
It would be fun to tie two of these together and put (if it can be shown it works) Buhler's propulsion system on it, then move it to Cis-Lunar orbit. We'd have something immediately to more than replace the ISS immediately. We wouldn't even have to wait for the full power version of the Buhler's system, just a light version that could be built now, inexpensively, and most importantly, get things moving. Pun intended. Later versions for the Mars/Phobos/Deimos projects. I'm a firm believer in learning and testing by doing.
no rust, not even other things near
I really believe they will succeed.
Wow. I love this tech.
Unless the habitats can be internally segmented and isolated, one failure will bring the entire structure down.
keep safe ears. look nice
Exceeding the NASA 4X standard, where does the new module fall? 5X, 6X?
Nice!
Love your stuff!!
hopefully they tested it to failure in a vacuum chamber also
They need to partner with SpaceX..
Keep going guys
Outer space basket weaving, nice! 😎
ok but what about space debris
The future is here.
when you'r launching//tesing this thing into space
With all this hard work in this mordern age makes you think twice that this guy's of NASA ever been to the moon in the first place ...
Please don't let sueOrigin get in the way
Can these withstand micro meteorites, or will they get extra layers for that?
Apparently, the mesh making up the balloon actually hardens to become stronger than steel when fully inflated.
In a recent Q&A on this softgoods technology, we answered a similar question. Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/6MarPGKhaTQ/видео.html
@@SierraSpace Save ISS by cocooning modules with Sierra’s Vectron inflatable modules.
With decades of advanced materiel reinforcement engineering experience, advanced UV protection is absolutely essential else Vectran will decompose rapidly.
It would be awesome to be part of the team.
Congratulations on your testing results. New ASTM standards in real time. Been there, done that!
Cool!
Once inflated, how do they get all the hardware inside while in space? BTW, you guys should won the second commercial craft for the ISS and not Boeing.
They weren’t ready to compete for commercial crew at the time; in fact, as of this date, they are currently late for their first flight for DreamChaser’s first uncrewed flight.
The center spindle is where computer systems and life support goes. Any extra space there can be used to take larger instruments into orbit. The walls and floors and folded and strapped to the outside of the spindle. Once inflated and set up, any additional equipment is sent up on later flights.
awesome ! but to 'change' the world' don't you need to change your measures? (74 psi > 5 bar)
cool
Pressure Shells with People inside should not burst. They should fail gracefully, with an ever increasing leak.
Save ISS by cocooning modules with Sierra’s Vectron inflatable modules.
With decades of advanced materiel reinforcement engineering experience, advanced UV protection is absolutely essential else Vectran will decompose rapidly.
Sweet
Platforms in space to benefit life on Earth... right but how does it actually benefit life on Earth?
untapped resources my friends rare earth metals aint soo rare in asteroids
😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 from me to my businesses, enitties,
5.1 bar
With Starship being 29ft wide, this already looks like yesterday's technology. If this was 20 years ago, it would be cool, but for this day and age, it needs to be bigger. Much bigger.
5:53 that's what the LIFE 5000 is all about
I cannot imagine being in a plastic bubble in space, given what the suns radiation does to plastic objects in my back yard.
i want this in kerbal space program
there are mods like this
Wow, imagine interstellar space travel in this 🤯
Hmm, worry by the time we are ready to use these, new tech will make it obsolete.
My best wishes 😊🥰🤣
And mom always told me my degree in aerospace basket weaving was a waste of money
Wasn’t Mr Bigelow working on a similar technology? How did that go?
His module is still attached to the ISS and in use as storage. So the concept has several years of 'it works' to back it up. No decompressions.
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I'm totally for space advancement but even if I live to be three hundred you'll never see me trusting an inflatable bag in space. Nor Boeing, not Starliner , not NASA, etc. Just SpaceX or Elon. Especially if Elon is on the same place I am. 😅
Air bag? Not me, no way. 😅😅😅
❤❤💐🙏💐🙏💐🙏💐❤❤
Not one mention of Bigelow Areospace. Too bad. The next story should be how this was stolen from Bigelow.
🌍 #1
The bro talks about projectiles and how it's like a 50cal gun, never mentions that it can handle it, just skips the results. All they did was inflate this shit to 74Psi, are the results not in yet or is a inflated habitat about to get shit on by a kidney stone traveling at 22000+mph?