Bigelow Expandable Activity Module: Difference between revisions

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In October 2017, it was announced that the module would stay attached to the ISS until 2020, with options for two further one-year extensions. The module will be used to store up to 130 cargo transfer bags in an effort to free up additional space aboard the station.<ref name="arstech20171003"/> The ISS crew began work in November to prepare BEAM for use as storage space.<ref name="nasa20171121">{{cite web |url=https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2017/11/21/beam-work-and-vision-checks-for-crew-today/ |title=BEAM Work and Vision Checks for Crew Today |publisher=NASA |first=Mark |last=Garcia |date=November 21, 2017 |accessdate=January 29, 2018}}</ref>

In July 2019, an engineering assessment certified BEAM's ability to remain attached to the station until 2028, as it has exceeded performance expectations and become a core cargo storage module on the volume-constrained station. A contract extension will still be required to allow BEAM to serve out its extended operational lifetime.<ref name="sn20190812"/>

At the end of BEAM's mission, it will be removed from the ISS and burn up during reentry.<ref name="ns20130116"/>

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<ref name="NASAannouncement">{{cite web |url=http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/news/beam_feature.html |title=NASA to Test Bigelow Expandable Module on Space Station |publisher=NASA |date=January 16, 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130120153333/http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/news/beam_feature.html |archivedate=January 20, 2013 |deadurl=no |access-date=January 18, 2013 }}</ref>

<ref name="sn20130612">{{cite news |url=httphttps://www.spacenews.com/article/civil-space/35757sierra-nevada-corp-to-build-iss-berthing-hardware-for-bigelow-module/ |title=Sierra Nevada Corp. To Build ISS Berthing Hardware for Bigelow Module |work=Space News[[SpaceNews]] |first=Dan |last=Leone |date=June 12, 2013 |accessdate=August 14, 2019}}</ref>

<ref name="sn20190812">{{cite news |url=https://spacenews.com/nasa-planning-to-keep-beam-module-on-iss-for-the-long-haul/ |title=NASA planning to keep BEAM module on ISS for the long haul |work=[[SpaceNews]] |first=Jeff |last=Foust |date=August 12, 2019 |accessdate=August 14, 2019}}</ref>

<ref name="BEAMPress20150312">{{cite web |url=http://www.nasa.gov/content/new-expandable-addition-on-space-station-to-gather-critical-data-for-future-space-habitat/ |title=New Expandable Addition on Space Station to Gather Critical Data for Future Space Habitat Systems |publisher=NASA |first=Carlyle |last=Webb |date=March 12, 2015}}</ref>

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<ref name="spacepol20160528">{{cite news |url=http://www.spacepolicyonline.com/news/beam-successfully-expanded |title=BEAM Successfully Expanded |work=SpacePolicyOnline.com |first=Marcia S. |last=Smith |date=May 28, 2016 |accessdate=June 3, 2016}}</ref>

<ref name="spacenews20160528">{{cite news |url=httphttps://spacenews.com/beam-module-fully-expanded-on-space-station/ |title=BEAM module fully expanded on space station |work=[[SpaceNews]] |first=Jeff |last=Foust |date=May 28, 2016 |accessdate=June 3, 2016}}</ref>

<ref name="nasa20160606">{{Cite web |url=https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2016/06/06/beam-open-for-the-first-time/ |title=BEAM Open for the First Time |publisher=NASA |first=Daniel G. |last=Huot |date=June 6, 2016 |access-date=June 19, 2016}}</ref>