Genesis I & II demonstrators.
documentedsource_actorModern Disclosure Nexus
Bigelow Aerospace's two company-funded subscale inflatable pathfinders, launched on Russian Dnepr rockets (Genesis I, 12 Jul 2006; Genesis II, 28 Jun 2007), each ~11.5 m3. Proved deflate-launch/inflate-on-orbit and long-term pressure retention; basis for the BEAM contract.