The FLECS expandable module concept for future space missions and an overall description on the material validation

• Published in: Acta astronautica Vol. 59; no. 1; pp. 220 - 229
• Main Authors: Mileti, Sandro, Guarrera, Giuseppe, Marchetti, Mario, Ferrari, Giorgio, Nebiolo, Marco, Augello, Gerlando, Bitetti, Grazia, Carnà, Emiliano, Marranzini, Andrea, Mazza, Fabio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.07.2006
• Subjects: Habitats; Inflatable; Modules; Inflatable; Habitats; Modules

The future space exploration missions aim to reduce the costs associated with design, fabrication and launch for ISS, Moon and Mars modules, while simultaneously increasing the useful volume. Flexible and inflatable structures offer many advantages over conventional structures for space applications...