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China has announced plans for a mini-space shuttle, it will be unmanned, launched by a reusable rocket, and for cargo delivery to the Chinese space station. (www.universetoday.com)
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[-] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 3 points 8 months ago

That was an idea that once seemed promising for the ISS, via Bigelow Aerospace, but never seemed to go anywhere.

I bet we'll see some inflatable modules on at least one of the upcoming commercial space stations. Sierra Space have continued testing where Bigelow left off.

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