Author Topic: Bigelow Aerospace Update and Discussion Thread (3) (Read 631446 times)

yg1968 · « **Reply #1160 on:** 04/07/2016 08:57 pm »

Here is the Science and Technology CRS-8 press conference which includes Bob Bigelow:

baldusi · « **Reply #1161 on:** 04/07/2016 11:34 pm »

Quote from: yg1968 on 04/07/2016 06:27 pm

During the science CRS-8 briefing, Bigelow mentioned that the only LV that can launch the B330 (now and for the foreseeable future) is an Atlas V 552 namely because of its taller fairing. The LEO B330 would be launched in 2020.

He also says that if NASA agrees to it, he would like to rent out the BEAM commercially to companies and foreign governments who have already shown interest in using it.

Well, if they would need an Atlas V Long fairing, then SpaceX would need to add 5.5m of length to their fairing. Given the 13m total length, that's just a 50% increase and would seem feasible.

bunker9603 · « **Reply #1162 on:** 04/08/2016 01:40 am »

Cause for concern?

https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/718135100966195201

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Robert Bigelow: BEAM has been bound up for more than a year awaiting launch. We’re not 100% sure of its behavior once in space.

Alpha Control · « **Reply #1163 on:** 04/08/2016 04:30 am »

Quote from: yg1968 on 04/07/2016 08:57 pm

Here is the Science and Technology CRS-8 press conference which includes Bob Bigelow:

The BEAM portion of the CRS-8 press conference begins at the 45:40 mark. An interesting and informative presentation. This was the first time for me to watch Robert Bigelow speak, and I thought he was an effective presenter.

And thanks YG1968, for the link to the Nextstep-2 BAA effort. I'm hopeful for Bigelow and their potential role in it.

Alpha Control · « **Reply #1164 on:** 04/08/2016 05:12 am »

Quote from: bunker9603 on 04/08/2016 01:40 am

Cause for concern?

https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/718135100966195201

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Robert Bigelow: BEAM has been bound up for more than a year awaiting launch. We’re not 100% sure of its behavior once in space.

Based on what I saw in the video, I would say no cause for concern. To me, Mr Bigelow was just laying out the overall pros & cons of this CRS-8 demonstration mission for them. There were no questions from the media addressing this topic during the rest of this press conference.

The Amazing Catstronaut · « **Reply #1165 on:** 04/08/2016 07:48 am »

True, but the working environment at that company doesn't exactly set the bar high for quality control.

AncientU · « **Reply #1166 on:** 04/08/2016 01:00 pm »

Interesting video inside BA-330... mock-up, that is.
Spacious interior, no feel of being in a sardine can.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/m/b6edab2b-4524-3989-aeb9-cff22cf73677/ss_go-inside-a-future-space-home.html?nhp=1

Prober · « **Reply #1167 on:** 04/08/2016 01:16 pm »

Quote from: AncientU on 04/08/2016 01:00 pm

Interesting video inside BA-330... mock-up, that is.
Spacious interior, no feel of being in a sardine can.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/m/b6edab2b-4524-3989-aeb9-cff22cf73677/ss_go-inside-a-future-space-home.html?nhp=1

http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/science/locally-made-space-habitat-set-launch-orbit-friday

yg1968 · « **Reply #1168 on:** 04/08/2016 05:45 pm »

ULA and Bigelow to announce new partnership on Monday April 11th 2016:
http://www.ulalaunch.com/bigelow-aerospace-and-ula-announcement.aspx

MattMason · « **Reply #1169 on:** 04/08/2016 05:48 pm »

Quote from: yg1968 on 04/08/2016 05:45 pm

ULA and Bigelow to announce new partnership on Monday April 11th 2016:
http://www.ulalaunch.com/bigelow-aerospace-and-ula-announcement.aspx

The chess pieces may be finally moving for Bigelow, with a launch provider that's experienced with space station technology and a crew vehicle. Exciting stuff.

rcoppola · « **Reply #1170 on:** 04/08/2016 05:55 pm »

Puts Bigelows' comments about the BEAM "lying around for a year" in a bit more context. As well as his, seemingly frustrated comment about there being only one fairing big enough for the B330 for the...forceable future.

TrevorMonty · « **Reply #1171 on:** 04/08/2016 06:02 pm »

Quote from: rcoppola on 04/08/2016 05:55 pm

Puts Bigelows' comments about the BEAM "lying around for a year" in a bit more context. As well as his, seemingly frustrated comment about there being only one fairing big enough for the B330 for the...forceable future.

Having to launch on Atlas is not totally bad news, at least the BA330 will make it to space and on schedule.

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yg1968 · « **Reply #1172 on:** 04/08/2016 06:07 pm »

I was thinking that. Perhaps, it's a partnership in the sense that Bigelow gets a reduced price for an Atlas V 552 in exchange for using the Atlas V for a number of launches.

rcoppola · « **Reply #1173 on:** 04/08/2016 06:13 pm »

Quote from: TrevorMonty on 04/08/2016 06:02 pm

Quote from: rcoppola on 04/08/2016 05:55 pm
Puts Bigelows' comments about the BEAM "lying around for a year" in a bit more context. As well as his, seemingly frustrated comment about there being only one fairing big enough for the B330 for the...forceable future.
Having to launch on Atlas is not totally bad news, at least the BA330 will make it to space and on schedule.

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I wasn't implying that it is bad news at all. Seems like this is his only predictable path forward at this time. Let's see what arrangements they came up with, could be very exciting.

rcoppola · « **Reply #1174 on:** 04/08/2016 06:23 pm »

Quote from: MattMason on 04/08/2016 05:48 pm

Quote from: yg1968 on 04/08/2016 05:45 pm
ULA and Bigelow to announce new partnership on Monday April 11th 2016:
http://www.ulalaunch.com/bigelow-aerospace-and-ula-announcement.aspx

The chess pieces may be finally moving for Bigelow, with a launch provider that's experienced with space station technology and a crew vehicle. Exciting stuff.

Just one proviso, ULA is not experience yet with a crew vehicle as I'm assuming you mean StarLiner. And even if they were, it's Boeing they would be dealing with for that.

yg1968 · « **Reply #1175 on:** 04/08/2016 09:35 pm »

Bigelow looks happy:

https://twitter.com/ISPCS/status/718547297252970497

Prober · « **Reply #1176 on:** 04/09/2016 01:21 am »

Quote from: yg1968 on 04/08/2016 09:35 pm

Bigelow looks happy:

https://twitter.com/ISPCS/status/718547297252970497

http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/bigelow-factory-workers-cheer-their-space-habitat-rockets-orbit

like this pic

mfck · « **Reply #1177 on:** 04/10/2016 08:12 pm »

Quote from: rcoppola on 04/08/2016 05:55 pm

Puts Bigelows' comments about the BEAM "lying around for a year" in a bit more context. As well as his, seemingly frustrated comment about there being only one fairing big enough for the B330 for the...forceable future.

Is "forceable future" a misspelling or a hint at some hand wrenching applied to mr. Biglow by unnamed entities wrt the choice of business partners?

bunker9603 · « **Reply #1178 on:** 04/10/2016 09:21 pm »

Quote from: TrevorMonty on 04/08/2016 06:02 pm

Quote from: rcoppola on 04/08/2016 05:55 pm
Puts Bigelows' comments about the BEAM "lying around for a year" in a bit more context. As well as his, seemingly frustrated comment about there being only one fairing big enough for the B330 for the...forceable future.
Having to launch on Atlas is not totally bad news, at least the BA330 will make it to space and on schedule.

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All launch companies have problems with their rockets, ULA is not immune to this. They are currently experiencing a problem that is delaying several launches. I am confident they will figure this out and and begin launching again as soon as they can.

The man in the can · « **Reply #1179 on:** 04/11/2016 08:34 pm »

From Bigelow Aerospace twitter account https://twitter.com/BigelowSpace

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Bigelow Aerospace and @ulalaunch making a major announcement today to kick off the Space Symposium @RobertTBigelow @torybruno

Edit :
and from ULA
http://www.ulalaunch.com/bigelow-aerospace-and-ula-announcement.aspx

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Bigelow Aerospace and United Launch Alliance to Announce New Partnership at Space Symposium on Monday, April 11, 2016
Bigelow Aerospace Founder and President Robert Bigelow and ULA CEO Tory Bruno to Address Media at 4 p.m. MT

What: Media are invited to participate in a news conference on Monday, April 11, at 4 p.m. MT, during which Bigelow Aerospace Founder and President Robert Bigelow and United Launch Alliance (ULA) CEO Tory Bruno will announce a new partnership.

Since 1999 Bigelow Aerospace’s mission has been to provide affordable destinations for national space agencies and corporate clients. In 2006 and 2007, the company launched orbiting prototypes Genesis I and Genesis II. Bigelow Aerospace seeks to assist human exploration and the discovery of beneficial resources, whether in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), on the moon, in deep space or on Mars.

ULA is the nation’s premier launch services company and is transforming the future of space launch through its innovative new rocket and technology, while significantly reduce the cost of launch services. This partnership will continue making space more accessible for the future.

Where: The news conference will take place at the 32nd Space Symposium, which is held at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Media currently registered for the Symposium are invited to attend in person. The press conference will be held on the second floor of the International Center in the Media Center.