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Max Space, a startup, aims to revolutionize space exploration by developing inflatable space habitats by offering potential solutions to the limitations of current space infrastructure.
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According to report by Space.com, co-founder Aaron Kemmer highlighted the critical need for larger and more affordable habitable space in orbit to facilitate humanity's expansion into space.
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Max Space is pioneering the development of expandable habitats, which will launch in a compressed form but significantly expand in space, offering more volume compared to traditional module designs.
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The startup is building upon technology developed by Thin Red Line Aerospace, the company responsible for constructing existing expandable modules like Genesis 1, Genesis 2, and BEAM.
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Max Space has secured a spot on a SpaceX rideshare launch in 2026 to test their habitat technology in orbit. The compressed module will expand to a pressurized volume of 20 cubic meters upon deployment.
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Following the in-space test, Max Space plans to scale up its operations rapidly. Their goal includes launching larger modules, with plans for a 100-cubic-meter habitat by 2027 and a 1,000-cubic-meter module by 2030.
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The company aims to cater to various customers, including pharmaceutical companies interested in zero-gravity research, commercial space stations, and even movie studios looking to film in orbit
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Max Space envisions extending its habitats beyond Earth orbit, with ambitions to establish settlements on the Moon and eventually Mars. The company's mission is driven by the desire to enable humanity's expansion into the solar system.
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