Genesis II

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:communicationEquipment S-band and UHF
gptkbp:communityPartnerships collaborations with universities
gptkbp:controls autonomous control system
gptkbp:crewCapacity none
gptkbp:dataTransmission real-time data transmission
gptkbp:dataUsage onboard data storage systems
gptkbp:debutYear 2007
gptkbp:deployedTo inflatable habitat modules
gptkbp:design inflatable space habitat
gptkbp:dimensions 15.24 m length
gptkbp:environmentalImpact life support systems
gptkbp:firstFlight 2007
gptkbp:futurePlans influence future habitat designs
gptkbp:habitat 60 cubic meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Genesis II
gptkbp:internationalCooperation NASA_and_other_agencies
gptkbp:launchDate June 28, 2007
part_of_the_Genesis_program
gptkbp:launched gptkb:Bigelow_Aerospace
gptkb:SpaceX
estimated at $7 million
gptkbp:launchSite 1,200 kg
Space Launch Complex 3E
gptkbp:launchVehicle gptkb:Falcon_1
gptkbp:location Earth's_orbit
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Bigelow_Aerospace
gptkbp:mission modular design
experimental
experimental spacecraft
low_Earth_orbit
gptkbp:missions indefinite in orbit
successful technology demonstration
validate inflatable habitats
gptkbp:operationalStatus inactive
2007 to 2021
gptkbp:orbitalInclination 90 minutes
40 degrees
eventual orbital decay expected
gptkbp:payloadCapacity up to 6,000 kg
gptkbp:powers solar panels
gptkbp:propulsion first of its kind in orbit
gptkbp:purpose test inflatable habitat technology
gptkbp:renovated not applicable
gptkbp:researchFocus space habitation
gptkbp:respondsTo not designed for reentry
gptkbp:safetyFeatures multiple redundancy systems
gptkbp:scientificName various microgravity experiments
gptkbp:secondaryMission 2021
gptkbp:status decommissioned
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Genesis_III
gptkbp:technology inflatable habitat technology
gptkbp:weight 1,200 kg