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[@typerightseesight]

noway space blimp.

[@Pisti846]

This sounds like the type of structure that could make a trip to Mars less claustrophobic and less psychologicaly harsh.

[@withlessAsbestos]

Especially if they could get a few of them on a rotor, they’re light enough that the inertia would be much less than a starship, and they don’t have to worry about air resistance.

[@Funky-dude681]

The novelty would where off fast and your turn Omni man faster than you’d expect

[@michaelpettersson4919]

Especially if a lengthy stay on a space station are mandatory. Those that goes nuts can just be dropped into a pod and sent back to Earth.

[@RaymanW]

@@withlessAsbestos that would make the trip really great and much more bearable with artificial gravity!

[@Crazy_Worlds]

All space stations are in effect inflatable. A few millimetres of aluminium skin pressurised in the vacuum of space is to all intents and purposes a metal balloon. Using layers of fabric such as Vectron, which is much stronger than aluminium, is actually logical and a better solution in many ways, not least that you can pack a large module into a relatively small delivery vehicle. As to it bursting like a balloon if punctured, that is a fallacy, it just wouldn’t happen with a woven structure.

[@lagrangewei]

no they have a rigid structure. you have to understand, the role of the containment, is not only have air, but also to transfer the momentum to the rest of the vehicle. this is why the inflated hab are always design to be at the end of the station and not as a connecting body where it cannot impact the stationkeeping. space station do not just freely float in space, they have to orientate to face the sun or away from it to protect critical component or point the radiator away from the sun, as well as maintain their altitude. try pulling a net around a bunch of balloon and try to balance it, you will have to stuggle, it not that u can't do it, but that mean burning more fuel. the more rigid, the less fuel u have to waste fighting the balancing of the station.

[@willaxesawian9242]

his off the cuff remark at the end that they're more dangerous really didn't seem to be based on anything - I think the creator for a science channel should know better than to make unsubstantiated remarks like that

[@davidconner-shover51]

@@lagrangewei rigid supports within the core section between docking modules. Once pressurized to 250-500mb the rest will become quite rigid in it's own right. we're talking about being in a tire, not a blow up balloon. As to micrometeorite damage, a, some bounce might actually help prevent much of it from occurring in the first place, an engineered viscous liquid seal could be set permanently in the fabric layers. multiple layers with a gas gap layer between would go a long way to deal with thermal issues. Radiation? well we could go the route of "Avenue 5" and fill in just below the outer skin with water and, er, waste. If something is big enough to blow out an inflatable, it will likely do more damage to a rigid hull, with less means to fix it.

[@LaSombraa]

No.

[@patrashdigger]

Definitely a punch in the gut remark, doesn't make sense to throw that in there at the end ​@@willaxesawian9242

[@Lilmiket1000]

Damn I was praying that Bigelow really work out! I have been rooting for him from the very beginning!

[@DocWolph]

If nothing else, Inflatable stations would be a way to QUICKLY get infrastructure up there.

[@michaelpettersson4919]

Yes and if that isn't deemed sturdy enough for permanent use it could be a start.

[@TheTeslaSpace]

My favourite channel on KZbin.. No.. I am not biased 😅

[@TilaxsueCombat]

Daddy

[@ThouSirKingsly]

@@TilaxsueCombatdude, wtf

[@kaiserzico]

*spiderman pointing at himself meme*

[@patrickkelly737]

Wait wait what? We have actually put inflatable modules in space and they are still there?? That is so cool Ad Astra

[@vernepavreal7296]

at the time of Bigelow's demise I remember Bigelow not being selected for a contract by Nessa which seemed unfair since the module is good enough to be used and to still be there I suspect the notorious corruption of big aerospace may have been involved Bigelow himself and his company and employees certainly have my sympathies Cheers

[@magellantv]

This was absolutely fascinating! Thank you for such an incredible video.

[@IIlIIllII]

If deployment was a 2 stage process, where it was inflated and then materials like a resin can coat the inside and cure(or between 2 layers/walls, like airtight insulation behind drywall). Smaller payload benfit, but stronger/more rigid final station.

[@Lumynex8335]

Could you please add meters as a measurement in the future? Really like the videos but can’t understand the measurements

[@ChristianGonzalez-gv6yg]

like the difference between feets and meters?

[@jimmyjango5213]

This. Can just be text on the screen

[@davidconner-shover51]

@@ChristianGonzalez-gv6yg just a rough number for ya, 3m is roughly 10 feets, so, 78 feet is about 23 meters

[@MozeyNJ]

​@@davidconner-shover51True

[@dokols]

Can understand them but why use nonsense murica units when anyone sane and the space industry prefers metric?

[@paulperano9236]

Are inflatables really any more dangerous that a metal shelled habitation ? It's not as it the metal skin is 15mm armoured plate steel. Sure inflatables will go 'BANG' and completely rupture, but that takes a lot of internal pressure. I'm sure they can include bleeder valves to avoid over-pressurisation - not rocket science. Yes they can be punctured by micro-meteors, so can metal shells.

[@Kelnx]

I'd argue that these inflatable designs are safer than what is currently used with respect to micro meteoroid impacts and even radiation hazards. Many would be surprised at how thin typical spacecraft and even ISS hulls are. Fabrics also can have better armor properties as well as self-sealing abilities built in whereas aluminum or even steel sheets aren't nearly as tough. And in the cold vacuum of space, toughness is more important than hardness.

[@danielle78730]

i still find it soooo incredibly inscrutible that your channel doesn't already have 1M+ subscribers…!! great work, as always!

[@viperswhip]

Biegelow was so close to getting where they wanted and failed, it's like tripping in the last 10 meters of a race.

[@voyuericu]

“It may be dangerous but it’s cool” 😬

[@MD.ImNoScientician]

Once again you're doing a deeper dive on a topic we have only seen superficial coverage of elsewhere. Thank You ! I've always thought this is a brilliant idea. I never knew about Genesis I and II.

[@steveadams7550]

This is a deeper dive. It is pretty superficial. A overview at best.

[@PaulADAigle]

Seems so odd to have such a great idea not used much at all.

[@TheSpaceRaceYT]

I expect we'll start to see these more commonly used in the coming years

[@PaulADAigle]

@@TheSpaceRaceYT I sure hope so!

[@genericasianperson6405]

Unfortunately a single accident can set back space travel by years if not decades simply due to bad pr so they have to play it safe with stuff like this

[@PaulADAigle]

@@genericasianperson6405 Understood, by there are decades of development on this sort of thing.

[@aboucard93]

Most of these projects just want free money from the government. Other countries penalize companies for not delivering on their projects. They either get sued or go to jail. Singapore gave Ubisoft money for skull and bones which force the company you have to finish the project but America is to corrupt for that.

[@oisinmarshall]

Can you please put in metric system conversions, love the channel but Its annoying trying to figure out the conversions in my head when trying to picture what your talking about Keep up the good work thanks👍

[@ClassicalvsTactical]

How about you learn imperial? America is leading the way into space.

[@yanis905]

@@ClassicalvsTacticalThe entire world uses metric. What a joke.

[@oisinmarshall]

@ClassicalvsTactical you sould watch real engineering's video on why the imperial system is shite its very educational

[@ghost307]

@@yanis905 Agreed. The metric system is a joke.

[@StratumPress]

Learn Imperial.

[@chinmaychandraunshuh]

10:28 wow! Hat's Off 🙏

[@i-love-space390]

The original Von Braun idea was to use an inflatable torus as a structure on which to connect metal plates to complete the station. If he intended to use the inflatable as the station itself, it must have come much later. Watch the Disney movie.

[@andreyignatiev1686]

Love your videos

[@nathansutton5413]

Much was gained from what was lost is a good line.

[@iEvoke]

go metric or burst

[@IAmTheAce5]

I'm imagining that 'nested' layers of inflatable bladders or envelopes would work well for a Whipple Shield, and I'd like to think a great big translucent inflatable sphere would be great for Ender's Game style flying and gaming

[@Unleashed75]

"They are cool, and that's what space exploration is all about."

[@texrifleman]

The moon base grow house has star trek dudes in it, 13:42. Funny little inclusion, you gotta love nerdy engineers.

[@karstenschuhmann8334]

The biggest problem of these units is probably that like any other tent they are empty. Rigit habitats are not necessarily heavier, but they can be fully equipped before the start. It only needs a larger payload fairing.

[@User_hrh4d6-ysi]

Amazing video!!

[@TheSpaceRaceYT]

Thank you!!

[@garyliu6589]

May be should adopt a hybrid solution by making use of strutural element and shell for mataining shape instead of by pressurization, such it will be much safer.

[@benjialexander5850]

Imagin a future interplanitary ship like star ship that can have an augmented amount of interior volume while in space , and could mean more dedicated area to payload if the living space dosn't have to be a major part of the intirior of starship or any other future crafts. aka INFLATABLE CRAFTS ARE SUPER COOL!

[@SlyNation]

Might be dangerous? I am definitely not a material scientist but some of the tests I have seen, and the accompanying reports that have been published, are quite impressive. At least in space simulating vacuum chambers, micrometeorite/debris strike results on inflatables/soft shell sections have been surprising. They not only hold up better than rigid shell designs, the multi-layer design makes them harder to puncture, and the recent window test broke expectations on strength as well. So far all I have seen are lots of pros and little cons.

[@paulbriggs3072]

How long do blimps last? As an example, the Spirit of Goodyear was launched in 2000 and retired in 2014 but perhaps for non-envelope reasons. I can find no longer service record for blimps.

[@PlanXV]

Better than the pay by tron channels 😊

[@undertow2142]

How about a nuclear powered space tug and a large rotating ring of inflatable space habitats. Year long cruises out to Jupiter or Saturn would be super sweet.

[@TheChoyamoya]

Great topics on this channel. Thank you!

[@kageotoshi]

no matter how much you test it...that things gonna pop...hell to the no.

[@AnJoniDroidbony]

Please use the metric System!

[@randywise5241]

Space will always be dangerous. No matter the habitat. That is why training and redundant systems will be needed.

[@aaronfimbres8953]

Inflated cars, homes, you name it. New materials make just about anything possible.

[@mpdunner3698]

I've always like the inflatable idea. But there is always nothing on the life support system that would be required to make this man-rated for how many months/years?

[@mordechai8008]

Nice idea. But space is not empty. International space station astronauts report small clicks sound from debris particles colliding with the station

[@DeanStephen]

Space exploration is all about “being really cool”? Oh my.

[@ClassicalvsTactical]

There is no way BO and SS are getting a station in orbit by 2027.

[@rgberry69]

Are you trying to get/keep subscribers from outside north America? If so, state measurements in both feet and meters. Most of the world uses meters.

[@tomasbeblar5639]

Can you please add metric measurements to your graphics/script? Not all of us can speak in freedom units. Thanks.

[@Papio103]

Truly Awesome ... And Scary

[@DeanStephen]

I’m curious what you mean by “Los Angeles” blimps? To the best of my knowledge, Goodyear doesn’t house any of their blimps in Los Angeles and I think there is only one in California.

[@alanwhiplington5504]

A velcro-like system could prevent deflation in the event of puncture.

[@WJSpies]

I guess COVID stuck a pin in this project, huh?

[@josepheriah5977]

Good

[@bBersZ]

Ayo! mister Canada guy, it's just "Goodyear Blimps"

[@VestaNorman]

If Mars dust is sharp, inflatable may burst

[@AC-cg6mf]

Great videos, though as a viewer from Europe, whenever the imperial system is used, it becomes difficult to understand the scale. Perhaps mention the metric conversion in the video?

[@bBersZ]

It's not that fkn difficult..

[@AC-cg6mf]

@@bBersZ Thanks for info.

[@walterrussell7584]

Gotta get out there and look around first

[@patrashdigger]

Any structure that would support human life in space would be pressurized/, what is really the difference...you would think this would be a good place for NASA to throw big money at

[@silverhurst7241]

It's a real shame you didn't include Sierra Space's overinflation test information, only a picture of it exploding at extremely high pressure, much higher than a traditional station section could sustain. In addition, there are self-healing membranes embedded to seal micro-puncture breaches. These are not balloons waiting to pop. Showing the video of it blowing up without context and some of your other comments is misleading and sensationalist. The biggest downside to inflatables is the necessity to launch and install interior components separately, another thing not mentioned in your video. This isn't a deal breaker, and may actually end up becoming an advantage, but must be considered.

[@AvyScottandFlower]

I was always under the impression Bigelow had just been done wrong by NASA With this video it makes sense that the CEO decided to move on, esp during the beginning of the flu thing Lots of investing and no return in sight.. time to move on Good on the man for his attempt, still.

[@stumpysolo]

i thought Orbital Reef is dead as BlueOrigin droped it

[@clydecox2108]

Other planets are for suckers it’s hard enough getting off this rock. Give me a few hundred bubbles in space and turn it into a space civilization.

[@hornets8568]

think this is very bad idea bcos small meteorite will come really fast like whistle of bullet puncture through it

[@vanwaestel]

Can you make a video about how much donation every one gets from governments compared to private sector eg. Space X

[@SamIIs]

It could start as an inflatable and end up as a solid structure later.

[@xhtml5for1.0]

Yeah do that

[@michaelpeslow2839]

another great one. keep it up.

[@AkthamAbulHusn]

@TheSpaceRaceYT how hard it is to mention the dimensions in metric system along the imperial?? One is fully enjoying your videos until you suddenly mention information that needs one to stop the video (multiple times) and use a calculator or google!! Would you ? please be kind to your international audience? Thanks in advance

[@streamofconsciousness5826]

a Million $'s a night, that's the people who bought 1200$ VCR's and 700$ diskmans just to be the First.

[@PrabhatKumar-fn4vy]

I love your channel

[@MukiBlalock-t9y]

Its pretty obvious there was never any type of life on Mars - no fossils, not even of plant life. Not only that but any type of ocean would have no tides...😢

[@catprog]

Why would their be no tides? Mars has the moon and sun.

[@MukiBlalock-t9y]

@@catprog Mars doesn't have a large enough moon 🌕

[@walterrussell7584]

They might have their heart set on Mars but find something else better maybe

[@desertvoyeur]

My worry - radiation exposure.

[@DavidAspinall-q6v]

Yeah, one tiny weeny micro asteroid or human space junk fly right through, best take a roll of Gaffer tape with you.... lol

[@MukiBlalock-t9y]

They always show the inflatable habitats with hardly any windows!😢

[@keithmcknight7646]

NASA didn’t REALLY want to work with Bigalow.

[@777dragonborn]

Space balloon? Why just send it up as a balloon like they do satellites and Zeppelins

[@damienspectre4231]

what will it be like inside a Deflatable Space Station?

[@juliancrooks3031]

If space debris can poke holes in Russian spacecraft wouldn't an inflatable space station pop like a balloon?

[@tekno03]

why not using metric system? :)

[@StratumPress]

Why not using Imperial system?

[@bluesteel8376]

@@StratumPress Science and Space are generally done in metric.

[@tridentii1903]

Is it safe, Laurence? ..!.

[@RyanBlockb5]

Yo bad NASA didn't support Bigelow earlier.

[@Taffeyboy]

How did Bezos picture get into this story?

[@johnaberm6177]

Just from what he said at the very beginning I'm thinking of the Titanic accident submarine the rich guys down there blowing themselves up or imploding yeah have fun you rich people😂😂😂

[@theenchiladakid1866]

At last you won't know if you get hit by space junk

[@splinter2121]

some one is nerfing human research....its starts to be obvius

[@sirbonobo3907]

Wernherr ❤️

[@sfs_lead]

Space race only deserves 4M subs

[@ChristianGonzalez-gv6yg]

yeah

[@ChristianGonzalez-gv6yg]

his videos are so interesting

[@JimmyRussell-zd5qo]

Not big enough. It needs to rotate to give artificial gravity.

[@pedromartinsesouza9935]

Please use meters! Only the US uses feet and inches. 😑

[@NicholasNerios]

To bad Bigelow was ahead of its time.

[@AnuwktootLee-yf9ff]

Universe se cute tango toh minerals se cure

[@happyhunter]

NICE POP BALLOON for micro meteors and rocks

[@bluesteel8376]

No. They are built with micro meteorites in mind. The layers are very strong.

[@dmr6640]

If plants are grown in the inflatable modules, might the plant shoots or roots grow through the inflatable material and create a puncture resulting in a catastrophic failure?

[@kevingee4294]

Just cactus....

[@dmr6640]

@@kevingee4294 lol

[@ingridhohmann3523]

Hope we dont end with tourism 😪

[@AnuwktootLee-yf9ff]

Hai toh damin hi

[@oobihdahboobeeboppah]

Micro meteors?

[@Wurtoz9643]

Accounted for.

[@tbur8901]

beauer 3xc

[@will2Collett]

What's the danger??? Other than saying comftable instead of COMFORTABLE??? Everyone was afraid of SPACE x and now, who can wait for the next launch. Looks do-able. I would call it a MUSK of an idea.

[@robertkendall2410]

Bummer, most times the comments are engineers, physicts, and others and I learn so much. Bitching because the viewer would like a conversion? Come on man.😂

[@SeptemberMeadows]

The B330 mockup would be more impressive if they deployed it in a giant vacuum chamber and it only could be entered using actual space suits.

[@avm7368]

Why feet?😅😂