Sierra Space Inflated a Habitat to Destruction, Testing its Limits Before Going to Orbit By Nancy_A
is a a subsidiary of Sierra Nevada Corporation. The previous Sierra Space test in July 2022 exceeded that mark, bursting at 192 PSI. This most current test included several ‘holds’ at various points to test the longevity of the materials under pressure. When pressure reached 204 PSI, it blew. But that pressure level gave the team a lot to celebrate.
“The LIFE habitat module is essential technology for enabling humans to safely and comfortably begin to develop new civilizations in space,” said Sierra Space CEO Tom Vice,“This project will service many different opportunities for the new space economy, and the results of this most recent test and milestone are testament to the progress our team is making to enable the next chapter in space commercialization.
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