China has successfully tested its first inflatable space module in orbit.
The China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) announced that it has successfully conducted the initial tests of its inflatable capsule in orbit. The capsule was onboard the first Chinese reusable satellite, Shijian-19.
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The inflatable space capsule is a new multifunctional type of airtight capsule made from a flexible shell. During the launch, it compresses and folds, and after reaching orbit, it inflates and unfolds.
This new technology will facilitate the creation of larger airtight capsules that can be utilized in outer space.