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Private Space Stations Could Orbit the Moon by 2020, Robert Bigelow Says

By Tariq Malik published

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The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module, an inflatable space room built by Bigelow Aerospace, is moved by robotic arm to its new home on the International Space Station on April 16, 2016 in this exterior camera view. BEAM is a prototype for future space ha

'BEAM' Aboard: Experimental Inflatable Room Attached to Space Station

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

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This cutaway shows a concept B330 space habitat for astronauts designed by Bigelow Aerospace. The private spaceflight company has teamed up with launch provider United Launch Alliance to put a huge private space habitat in orbit by 2020.

Private Space Habitat to Launch in 2020 Under Commercial Spaceflight Deal

By Mike Wall published

The private space habitat company Bigelow Aerospace is teaming up with United Launch Alliance to fly a commercial space habitat in 2020 for astronauts to visit. Here's how the plan will work.

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Boeing CST-100 Approaching Bigelow Space Station Image

Private Space Stations Could Be a Reality by 2025

By Douglas Messier published

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Bigelow Alpha Station

Alpha Station: Private Inflatable Space Outpost Envisioned

By Leonard David published

Commercial spaceflight company Bigelow Aerospace has grand plans for private space stations.

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Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) Artist's Interpretation

Inside NASA's Deal for an Inflatable Space Station Room

By Leonard David published

NASA's deal for a private inflatable space station room could catapult the technology beyond low-Earth orbit.

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Playboy Club Space Station Exterior

Playboy and Virgin Galactic Dream Up Cosmic Men's Space Club

By Tariq Malik published

The Playboy Club in space would include a casino, fine-dining, zero-gravity dancing and an "orbital pleasure dome."

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Bigelow Aerospace Aims for an International Market

Private Space Station Builder Downsizes Dramatically

By Brian Berger, Dan Leone published

Bigelow Aerospace recently underwent a sweeping round of layoffs.

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