1st prototype habitat was successfully lofted into orbit atop a converted Russian inter-continental ballistic missile by Genesis 1 spacecraft. When compressed, the habitat measures 5 meters (15 feet) in length and 1.9 meters (6.2 feet) in diameter. Once in orbit, it’s designed to inflate to roughly twice its compressed width. target orbit of 550km altitude at 64 degrees inclination. The spacecraft is carrying staff photographs and memorabilia, as well as insects. it’ll stay in orbit for 5 years, It’ll be exposed to years of solar radiation and cosmic rays, and should get peppered with orbital debris. The internal temperature of the spacecraft is reported to be 26 degrees Celsius.
Some close-up look at red planet.
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