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United States : BIGELOW AEROSPACE secures $17.8 million NASA contract

Published 18 Jan 2013

Bigelow Aerospace has secured a $17.8 million contract from NASA to build, launch and install a habitat module at the International Space Station.

According to the federal space agency, it has awarded a $17.8 million contract to Bigelow Aerospace to build, launch and install a habitat module at the International Space Station.

The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) will be tested by NASA for durability, to include capacity to withstand orbital temperatures, radiation and debris.

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