Space Capsules
Global
Western has a proven capability to design, analyze and test inflatable
pressure capsules. The concept for an inflatable space capsule
has been around for quite some time, and we take inspiration from the
efforts of Bigelow Aerospace, a world pioneer in the construction and
flight testing of inflatable space capsules. Global western uses
Kevlar 129 and Kevlar 49 for capsule construction as we have a
preference for RF-transparency.
A
32 gore pre-prototype of a 6.5' diameter spherical capsule.
Fabrication of a Kevlar version of this capsule is currently in work.
Huge thanks to the good people at the Wolf Aviation Fund for
providing a grant to pay for materials for the spherical Kevlar
spherical capsule.
This project is helped by a grant from
....and we really appreciate it!
Kevlar Sphere, back lit
Kev sphere 1st pressure test, 4
This is Planet Strato-X. A brand new planet discovered in the USA. It is certain to support life in space.
Photo #9. Full scale kevlar sphere undergoing first pressure inflation.
This project is helped by a grant from
....and we really appreciate it!