More or less - billionaire RTB is an alien collaborator who has an ITAR exemption, so therefore he wants to launch and rain down space weapons from his space city to enslave us all!!!
Local bit on the Beam contract: http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/20609189/nasa-makes-17m-deal-with-north-las-vegas-bigelow-aerospace
"I would think that on board the International Space Station privacy is difficult to find and they're always complaining about having some place to sleep where they're not bothered by other people," said Bigelow.
Bigelow is also working on another project which involves leasing space service stations to NASA.
"One of the reasons I am studying mechanical engineering is because I had one day hoped to work for NASA or for a NASA contractor," Lopez told FOX5.
Quote from: Prober on 02/15/2013 05:17 pmLocal bit on the Beam contract: http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/20609189/nasa-makes-17m-deal-with-north-las-vegas-bigelow-aerospace"The spacecraft will act as a new room on the International Space Station. More than likely the inflatable structure will be used for storage and additional sleeping quarters."If people are going to be sleeping in the BEAM it will need some life support. They may get away with lights and fans to blow air around.
Jesse Ventura Exposing Robert Bigelow and his Alien Cronies. http://www.youtube.com/v/zKq667cEUkA?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0
Quote from: A_M_Swallow on 02/16/2013 07:17 amQuote from: Prober on 02/15/2013 05:17 pmLocal bit on the Beam contract: http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/20609189/nasa-makes-17m-deal-with-north-las-vegas-bigelow-aerospace"The spacecraft will act as a new room on the International Space Station. More than likely the inflatable structure will be used for storage and additional sleeping quarters."If people are going to be sleeping in the BEAM it will need some life support. They may get away with lights and fans to blow air around.That is not a legitimate source.
"I would think that on board the International Space Station privacy is difficult to find and they're always complaining about having some place to sleep where they're not bothered by other people," said Bigelow.[équote]
By the end of 2016 we will have two 330s ready to fly
Also, potential clients should note that as opposed to the ISS, where astronauts dedicate the lion's share of their time to supporting station operations and maintenance, astronauts aboard the Alpha Station will be able to focus exclusively on their own experiments and activities
My understanding from their website is that the $26.25M includes a 10 to 60 day (non-exclusive) stay on the station
Quote from: yg1968 on 02/16/2013 01:55 pmMy understanding from their website is that the $26.25M includes a 10 to 60 day (non-exclusive) stay on the stationI understood $26.25M as the flight cost per seat (and that goes to SpaceX alone). If you want to stay, you have to lease a section for $25M. Does not say though how many people can/is allowed to stay in one section. Or maybe I just missed that.
Astronaut Flights: For countries, companies, or even visiting individuals that wish to utilize SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule, Bigelow Aerospace will be able to transport an astronaut to the Alpha Station for only $26.25 million. Using Boeing's CST-100 capsule and the Atlas V rocket, astronauts can be launched to the Alpha Station for $36.75 million per seat. In stark contrast to the short stays of a week or so aboard the ISS that we have seen wealthy individuals pay as much as $40 million for, astronauts visiting the Bigelow station will enjoy 10 - 60 days in orbit. During this time, visiting astronauts will be granted access to the Alpha Station's shared research facilities. Examples of available equipment include a centrifuge, glove-box, microscope, furnace, and freezer. Also, potential clients should note that as opposed to the ISS, where astronauts dedicate the lion's share of their time to supporting station operations and maintenance, astronauts aboard the Alpha Station will be able to focus exclusively on their own experiments and activities, ensuring that both nations and companies can gain full value from their investment in a human spaceflight program.
Quote from: yg1968 on 02/16/2013 01:55 pmMy understanding from their website is that the $26.25M includes a 10 to 60 day (non-exclusive) stay on the stationI understood $26.25M as the flight cost per seat (and that goes to SpaceX alone). If you want to stay, you have to lease a section for $25M. Does not say though how many people can/is allowed to stay in one section. Or maybe I just missed that.edit: now I get it, $26.25M for non-exclusive stay, in some 'public section'. But if SpaceX takes Dragon Rider cut from that what's left for Bigelow?
http://bcove.me/9jaktfbw video story http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/187216761.html
Could you be more vague, I almost know what you're talking about.. okay, I don't, what "NASA presentation" are you talking about?
Quote from: Jim on 02/16/2013 12:07 pmQuote from: A_M_Swallow on 02/16/2013 07:17 amQuote from: Prober on 02/15/2013 05:17 pmLocal bit on the Beam contract: http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/20609189/nasa-makes-17m-deal-with-north-las-vegas-bigelow-aerospace"The spacecraft will act as a new room on the International Space Station. More than likely the inflatable structure will be used for storage and additional sleeping quarters."If people are going to be sleeping in the BEAM it will need some life support. They may get away with lights and fans to blow air around.That is not a legitimate source. http://bcove.me/9jaktfbw video story http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/187216761.html
So if to build a BA330 costs $125M and then to launch it on an FH costs an additional $80M+ then each module will have a capitol cost of $205M. If each section is rented for $25M for 2 months then a BA330 module total max revenue would be ~$450M per year. If 3 cargo flights are needed to resupply the module (at ~$100M each) and other operation support costs per module per year of $50M then $100M above operation costs is made each year. If the module has a 5 year lifespan then total available after paying off the capital investment for profit is ~$300M per module on just a $200M investment, a 150% ROI.
Quote from: oldAtlas_Eguy on 02/16/2013 05:43 pmSo if to build a BA330 costs $125M and then to launch it on an FH costs an additional $80M+ then each module will have a capitol cost of $205M. If each section is rented for $25M for 2 months then a BA330 module total max revenue would be ~$450M per year. If 3 cargo flights are needed to resupply the module (at ~$100M each) and other operation support costs per module per year of $50M then $100M above operation costs is made each year. If the module has a 5 year lifespan then total available after paying off the capital investment for profit is ~$300M per module on just a $200M investment, a 150% ROI.But that assumes an occupancy rate of 100%. How likely that you can rent the whole module for 2 months? That is not a lot of money - people are currently spending $30 millions for days on ISS. That is not including the 6 - 12 months needed for training in Russia. Now if training was only 3 months in the US and the patron gets a month+ on the station--I think demand would go up. Especially if you don't have to wait years for a chance to do an experiment or go on a trip. If you could book it like a airline ticket and longest that you would have to wait was 12 -18 months that may also increase demand.