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Burst Testing Going Full Scale at Sierra Space

Significant Milestone in Orbital Reef Development

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Tom Patton
Nov 14, 2023
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Planning for the biggest-ever “burst test” of the Sierra Space inflatable, expandable space station technology is well underway. The test will mark a critical step in Sierra Space’s co-development of Orbital Reef with Blue Origin, as the company plans to stress test a full-scale version of its LIFE habitat structure and bring the uni…

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