In fact, Wu Hao and his colleagues were not the first to propose the idea of a commercial space station or related projects. In fact, scientists had proposed this idea before them.
Following this, space agencies from various countries and some commercial aerospace companies have also successively proposed their own design concepts and plans for commercial space stations.
Among so many plans, there is one thing in common, and that is the inflatable inflatable space capsule technology. In the ideas of these commercial aerospace companies and various national space agencies, this use of inflatable inflatable space capsules is the main component of commercial space stations.
The cabin configuration has become the focus of everyone's attention.
The reason why so many aerospace agencies and commercial aerospace companies are interested in the technology is that on the one hand, its production and manufacturing costs are relatively low. And based on this expandable inflatable space capsule technology, it can be formed in space in one launch
A huge inflatable space capsule, which is beyond the reach of traditional space station modules.
In this way, a single or multiple inflatable inflatable space capsules can form a space station with a huge internal space. In this way, it can naturally accommodate more people and materials.
In everyone's conventional understanding, this kind of inflatable inflatable space capsule is definitely not as strong and durable as the traditional alloy space station cabin. But in fact, the inflatable space capsule made of this polymer composite material is much stronger and more durable.
The level is no less than that of an ordinary space capsule.
It is not only strong, but also has strong resistance to pulling and impact. In addition, it can adapt to the frequently alternating hot and cold environment in space and has strong resistance to material aging.
The polymer composite material developed by Haoyu Technology is even more excellent in performance. The multi-layer polymer composite material of the expandable inflatable space capsule made of this material is even filled with a special
Liquid. In a specific sealed environment, it exists in a liquid state. Once the warehouse wall material is damaged, this special liquid will block the leakage site in the shortest possible time, preventing the internal pressure of the spacecraft and the outflow of cabin air.
This also enables the body of this inflatable inflatable space capsule to have self-healing capabilities, greatly improving the safety of this inflatable inflatable space capsule.
The inflatable inflatable space experimental capsule launched by Haoyu Technology previously used this technology and performed very well during several months of operation.
In the future, this expandable inflatable space capsule technology will also be used in the construction of Wu Hao's first commercial space station.
While introducing, Wu Hao led everyone to a larger platform. Above the platform, a unique space station hung.
This space station is very special. Its middle part is composed of a core cabin section that is 20 meters long.
This core cabin is composed of two cabin sections, with a node cabin at the top of each cabin. The core cabin in the tail section is similar to the Tianhe core cabin and also has a cargo interface. In addition, a data module is also installed at the tail.
High-thrust Hall ion thrusters are used to maintain the orbital height of the entire space station and adjust the attitude accordingly.
Located at the top of the core module, similar to the Tianhe core module, there is a node module. This node module will also serve as the main docking dock for the future space station and become the main channel for personnel to enter and exit.
As for the node cabin located in the middle cabin section, in addition to the cabin sections connecting the front and rear core cabins, there are four interfaces up, down, left and right.
These four interfaces are each connected to an inflatable inflatable space capsule, showing a fat cross configuration. At the top of these four inflatable inflatable space capsules, a solar wing battery sail extends out.
, to provide power to the space station.
These four inflatable inflatable space capsules will become the living, living, working and scientific research space of this commercial space station in the future.
In addition, one of the expandable inflatable space capsules will also build a space farm. On the one hand, it will continue to be used for related space biological research work, and on the other hand, it will also provide some fresh and nutritious food for the members living on the space station, thereby enhancing
the quality of life of these members.
The core cabin section in the front section of the core cabin is actually an expandable inflatable cabin section. This cabin section should be the largest diameter cabin section in the entire space station, and it is also the core of the entire space station.
Along the top of this expandable inflatable cabin is another node cabin. In addition to being the entry and exit dock for the entire space station, this node cabin will also serve as the entrance and exit for members of the space station to move out of the cabin.
In the future, an airlock cabin will be connected to this node cabin for specialized outbound activities.
In addition to docking incoming and outgoing manned spacecraft and cargo spacecraft, several other interfaces will also be reserved and expanded for docking other experimental spacecraft.
On top of the larger space station model hanging in the air at the scene, there are several models of the Walker manned spacecraft.
"Oh, the capacity of your commercial space station is much larger than ours." Zou Huanyi looked at the space station model hanging in mid-air and said with a smile at Wu Hao.
Wu Hao nodded and replied: "Yes, the main reason is that the expansion space of the five inflatable inflatable space capsules is relatively large, so its internal pressurized space exceeds the level of the International Space Station."
Hey, everyone present couldn't help but be surprised when they heard Wu Hao's answer. Such a small commercial space station can actually exceed the internal pressurized space of the International Space Station. This surprised everyone.
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"How many people can live on such a large space station?" Qin Xinghe also became interested and asked him.
Wu Hao pointed to the space station model hanging in the air and introduced to everyone: "Under normal circumstances, this commercial space station can accommodate sixteen to twenty astronauts and scientists to stay on it for a long time. If necessary, it can accommodate
Twenty to twenty-five astronauts and scientists are here for a long-term stay.
In addition, we can also accommodate fifteen to twenty people for short-term stay. In other words, this space station can accommodate up to forty to fifty members for short-term stay on this space station."
"Can so many people live in it?" Everyone obviously didn't believe it when they heard the number Wu Hao said. Not to mention our own space station, let's talk about how many members can be accommodated on the scale of the International Space Station.
Ah, Wu Hao suddenly said that it can accommodate forty or fifty people. Is this possible?
Wu Hao smiled and replied: "Absolutely. In fact, such an inflatable inflatable cabin can be used for living."