Scientists have always shown us the future by telling us something about future machines and gadgets. Space hotel is one such dream which Bigelow Aerospace has promised. The company has moved another step to fulfill the dream by launching Genesis II a prototype of an inflatable space hotel.
The prototype launched atop Dnepr rocket on Thursday from the SC Kosmotras Cosmodrome in Russia. Shortly after the launch the module reached orbit and transmitted signals to mark its arrival into the orbit.
The next day Genesis II deployed its solar panels and inflated itself to achieve its maximum width of 2.4 meters.
Similar to Genesis 1, Genesis II is also a one-third scale prototype of the actual space hotel. Aboard the Genesis II are 22 cameras and some new systems that were not aboard the earlier Genesis 1.
Scientists associated with the technology have stated that the eventual plan is to put a habitat fit to sustain human life by 2015. When this main module is in space it will be further be connected by additional modules to build up a space station.
This dream once accomplished will surely fetch some more space tourists who will want to stay in a hotel that makes use of the best technology ever developed by man.
Via: Universetoday
