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Innovative orbital housing concept from Airbus

04.05.2023

European aerospace giant Airbus has unveiled its unique housing concept that will allow astronauts to spend their time more comfortably due to the larger cabin area than modern orbital stations. The orbital module, called LOOP, consists of three structurally independent decks interconnected by a special tunnel.

Around the station is cordoned off by a high-tech greenhouse for growing products directly in orbit. The company's website says the LOOP is designed to comfortably accommodate four passengers. However, if necessary, the station can also be converted for eight crew members.

The LOOP is eight meters wide and could fit into the fairing of a future generation of super-heavy launch vehicles such as SpaceX's Starship. Thus, the Airbus station can be deployed immediately after launch and used as a residence for astronauts during their mission.

The compartments of the ship have both living quarters and boxes necessary for scientific research. In particular, there is a laboratory and a centrifuge for creating artificial gravity. Conceptual space housing, according to Airbus developers, could be ready for flights in the early 2030s.

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