{"id":571255,"date":"2023-04-21T20:37:03","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T17:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/airbus-new-modular-multi-purpose-space-station\/"},"modified":"2023-04-21T20:37:03","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T17:37:03","slug":"airbus-new-modular-multi-purpose-space-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/airbus-new-modular-multi-purpose-space-station\/","title":{"rendered":"#Airbus\u2019 new modular multi-purpose space station"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3879c42e1ad\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3879c42e1ad\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/airbus-new-modular-multi-purpose-space-station\/#Sleek_space_accommodations\" >Sleek space accommodations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/airbus-new-modular-multi-purpose-space-station\/#No_assembly_required\" >No assembly required<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/airbus-new-modular-multi-purpose-space-station\/#Will_customers_go_for_it\" >Will customers go for it?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n                            <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SpaceX\u2019s giant Starship rocket may <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/d9eefcd3-1591-4666-806b-4a0bba9f0a6b\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have exploded<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during launch this week. However, that does not mean that Elon, or humanity for that matter, is not determined to enter a new era of space exploration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To reach further out into the universe, we will need to not only figure out how to send people to Mars, but also how to upgrade our life-support systems and accommodations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To that end, European aerospace manufacturer Airbus has dreamt up LOOP, a \u201cmulti-purpose orbital module\u201d meant to replace the ageing International Space Station (ISS). According to Airbus, it has designed LOOP to \u201cmake long-term stays in space comfortable and enjoyable for its inhabitants.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleek_space_accommodations\"><\/span>Sleek space accommodations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared to the iconic images of astronauts floating about in the tiny communal spaces on the ISS, the three-level deck of LOOP does indeed look a tad more agreeable. Looking at the images, it could almost be enough to make all your USS Enterprise fantasies come true. Although, as you would remain in orbit, you would not really get to \u201cboldly go,\u201d etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1395789 js-lazy\" alt=\"Rendering of LOOP living quarters\" width=\"1640\" height=\"923\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-View-of-the-Habitation-Deck-with-Tunnel-and-Greenhouse-Elements.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-View-of-the-Habitation-Deck-with-Tunnel-and-Greenhouse-Elements.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-View-of-the-Habitation-Deck-with-Tunnel-and-Greenhouse-Elements-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-View-of-the-Habitation-Deck-with-Tunnel-and-Greenhouse-Elements-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-View-of-the-Habitation-Deck-with-Tunnel-and-Greenhouse-Elements-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-View-of-the-Habitation-Deck-with-Tunnel-and-Greenhouse-Elements-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-View-of-the-Habitation-Deck-with-Tunnel-and-Greenhouse-Elements-796x448.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-View-of-the-Habitation-Deck-with-Tunnel-and-Greenhouse-Elements-1592x896.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-View-of-the-Habitation-Deck-with-Tunnel-and-Greenhouse-Elements-1200x675.jpg 1200w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fspace%2F2023%2F04%2F21%2Floop-into-orbit-airbus-new-modular-multi-purpose-space-station%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Living quarters complete with exercise bikes against the wall. Credit: Airbus\" data-title=\"Share Living quarters complete with exercise bikes against the wall. Credit: Airbus on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Living quarters complete with exercise bikes against the wall. Credit: Airbus on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Living quarters complete with exercise bikes against the wall. Credit: Airbus<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1395789\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-View-of-the-Habitation-Deck-with-Tunnel-and-Greenhouse-Elements.jpg\" alt=\"Rendering of LOOP living quarters\" width=\"1640\" height=\"923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-View-of-the-Habitation-Deck-with-Tunnel-and-Greenhouse-Elements.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-View-of-the-Habitation-Deck-with-Tunnel-and-Greenhouse-Elements-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-View-of-the-Habitation-Deck-with-Tunnel-and-Greenhouse-Elements-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-View-of-the-Habitation-Deck-with-Tunnel-and-Greenhouse-Elements-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-View-of-the-Habitation-Deck-with-Tunnel-and-Greenhouse-Elements-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-View-of-the-Habitation-Deck-with-Tunnel-and-Greenhouse-Elements-796x448.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-View-of-the-Habitation-Deck-with-Tunnel-and-Greenhouse-Elements-1592x896.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-View-of-the-Habitation-Deck-with-Tunnel-and-Greenhouse-Elements-1200x675.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"inarticle-wrapper channel-cta\">\n<div class=\"ica-text\">\n<p class=\"ica-text__title\">Join us at TNW Conference June 15 &amp; 16 in Amsterdam<\/p>\n<p>Here are four reasons why you can&#8217;t miss it<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But don\u2019t imagine swarms of futuristic uniformed space <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>lers beaming onto the platform. Airbus has designed the 8-metre diameter LOOP to comfortably house a four-person crew. Although, it could be adjusted to host eight astronauts at the same time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The LOOP consists of three decks: Habitation, the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Science<\/a> Deck, and a Centrifuge that can create gravity conditions for the station\u2019s inhabitants. The three-level structure also allows for \u201csafe harbour\u201d separation if necessary. Joining the decks together is the so-called Tunnel at the centre, surrounded by a greenhouse structure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1395792 js-lazy\" alt=\"Rendering of science deck\" width=\"1640\" height=\"923\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-Astronaut-in-the-Science-Deck.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-Astronaut-in-the-Science-Deck.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-Astronaut-in-the-Science-Deck-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-Astronaut-in-the-Science-Deck-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-Astronaut-in-the-Science-Deck-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-Astronaut-in-the-Science-Deck-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-Astronaut-in-the-Science-Deck-796x448.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-Astronaut-in-the-Science-Deck-1592x896.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-Astronaut-in-the-Science-Deck-1200x675.jpg 1200w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fspace%2F2023%2F04%2F21%2Floop-into-orbit-airbus-new-modular-multi-purpose-space-station%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: One of the intended modules is the Science Deck. Credit: Airbus\" data-title=\"Share One of the intended modules is the Science Deck. Credit: Airbus on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share One of the intended modules is the Science Deck. Credit: Airbus on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>One of the intended modules is the Science Deck. Credit: Airbus<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1395792\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-Astronaut-in-the-Science-Deck.jpg\" alt=\"Rendering of science deck\" width=\"1640\" height=\"923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-Astronaut-in-the-Science-Deck.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-Astronaut-in-the-Science-Deck-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-Astronaut-in-the-Science-Deck-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-Astronaut-in-the-Science-Deck-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-Astronaut-in-the-Science-Deck-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-Astronaut-in-the-Science-Deck-796x448.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-Astronaut-in-the-Science-Deck-1592x896.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP_-Astronaut-in-the-Science-Deck-1200x675.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, the modular <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roach is intended to be precisely that \u2013 modular. This means that customers could choose to replace any of the decks to adapt the station to individual mission profiles and objectives. An option could also be, according to the developer, to connect several LOOP modules into a larger station. With all the space tourism hype, could we see a boutique space station hotel? Never say never.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_assembly_required\"><\/span>No assembly required<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LOOP is designed to fit with an upcoming generation of superheavy launchers, such as the aforementioned Starship, that will be able to launch the entire module in one piece (once their own launches are successful). This means that it will be fully operational almost im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely when reaching orbit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the LOOP concept umbrella, Airbus is also offering a whole range of space exploration supporting technologies, such as thermal control solutions, power generation and management, environmental control and life support systems, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1395793 js-lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"1640\" height=\"923\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP-coupled-with-Spartan-Spaces-Inflatable-Module-and-a-Visiting-Spacecraft.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP-coupled-with-Spartan-Spaces-Inflatable-Module-and-a-Visiting-Spacecraft.png 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP-coupled-with-Spartan-Spaces-Inflatable-Module-and-a-Visiting-Spacecraft-280x158.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP-coupled-with-Spartan-Spaces-Inflatable-Module-and-a-Visiting-Spacecraft-240x135.png 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP-coupled-with-Spartan-Spaces-Inflatable-Module-and-a-Visiting-Spacecraft-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP-coupled-with-Spartan-Spaces-Inflatable-Module-and-a-Visiting-Spacecraft-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP-coupled-with-Spartan-Spaces-Inflatable-Module-and-a-Visiting-Spacecraft-796x448.png 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP-coupled-with-Spartan-Spaces-Inflatable-Module-and-a-Visiting-Spacecraft-1592x896.png 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP-coupled-with-Spartan-Spaces-Inflatable-Module-and-a-Visiting-Spacecraft-1200x675.png 1200w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fspace%2F2023%2F04%2F21%2Floop-into-orbit-airbus-new-modular-multi-purpose-space-station%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Airbus LOOP coupled with Spartan Space\u2019s Inflatable Module and a visiting spacecraft. Credit: Airbus\" data-title=\"Share Airbus LOOP coupled with Spartan Space\u2019s Inflatable Module and a visiting spacecraft. Credit: Airbus on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Airbus LOOP coupled with Spartan Space\u2019s Inflatable Module and a visiting spacecraft. Credit: Airbus on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Airbus LOOP coupled with Spartan Space\u2019s Inflatable Module and a visiting spacecraft. Credit: Airbus<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1395793\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP-coupled-with-Spartan-Spaces-Inflatable-Module-and-a-Visiting-Spacecraft.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1640\" height=\"923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP-coupled-with-Spartan-Spaces-Inflatable-Module-and-a-Visiting-Spacecraft.png 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP-coupled-with-Spartan-Spaces-Inflatable-Module-and-a-Visiting-Spacecraft-280x158.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP-coupled-with-Spartan-Spaces-Inflatable-Module-and-a-Visiting-Spacecraft-240x135.png 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP-coupled-with-Spartan-Spaces-Inflatable-Module-and-a-Visiting-Spacecraft-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP-coupled-with-Spartan-Spaces-Inflatable-Module-and-a-Visiting-Spacecraft-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP-coupled-with-Spartan-Spaces-Inflatable-Module-and-a-Visiting-Spacecraft-796x448.png 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP-coupled-with-Spartan-Spaces-Inflatable-Module-and-a-Visiting-Spacecraft-1592x896.png 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/04\/Airbus-LOOP-coupled-with-Spartan-Spaces-Inflatable-Module-and-a-Visiting-Spacecraft-1200x675.png 1200w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Airbus has presented several concepts over the years that haven\u2019t gotten anywhere close to reality, the company does have a rich heritage when it comes to contributing to international space missions. Most recently, it became the first ever non-US company to build a mission-critical element for an American Human Spaceflight Mission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kevlar-covered European Service Module and its 15,000 solar cells propels and manoeuvres NASA\u2019s new Orion spacecraft. Furthermore, it supplies the crew with water and oxygen, as well as regulates thermal controls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_customers_go_for_it\"><\/span>Will customers go for it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with many aerospace concepts, for LOOP to truly make it from the design stage and into development, Airbus will need signals from customers who are willing to purchase the product. In this case, there needs to be someone willing to part with sums of near-astronomical (pun intended) proportions. Especially considering that the cost of the International Space Station, including development, assembly and running costs over a decade,<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esa.int\/Science_Exploration\/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration\/International_Space_Station\/How_much_does_it_cost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lands at around \u20ac100 billion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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