video_of_bigelow_expandable_activity_module (720p)

The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) is a revolutionary space habitat that can be inflated and attached to the International Space Station (ISS). It is designed to provide more living and working space for astronauts, as well as to test the performance and durability of expandable structures in the harsh environment of space. The BEAM was developed by Bigelow Aerospace, a private company that specializes in expandable habitats, under a contract with NASA. The BEAM was launched to the ISS in 2016 and has been extended for a test period of up to 12 years. The BEAM is an example of how NASA collaborates with industry partners to advance human exploration and commercial use of space.