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There is a context where self-weight, wind suction and pressure are not a problem even at large scales, while volume before deployment is severely constrained:
by T-A 6y ago
There is a context where self-weight, wind suction and pressure are not a problem even at large scales, while volume before deployment is severely constrained: space. Origami space stations could become a thing.
- pseudolus 6y agoThere was an inflatable test module (Bigelow Expandable Activity Module) that was successfully deployed from the ISS. [0]. While it didn't apparently utilize the described technology perhaps future iterations will incorporate origami technology. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigelow_Expandable_Activity_Module https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigelow_Expandable_Activity_Mo...
- T-A 6y agoIt's still there: "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."