Check out NASA’s new inflatable space station extension BEAM (video)

January 17, 2013 9:14 AM Tom Cheredar
Tom Cheredar

Remember that inflatable extension to the International Space Station that NASA announced earlier in the week? Well, the space agency has finally revealed some photos as well as a demonstration of how it will connect to the space station itself.

Funding Daily: I’m not Honey Boo Boo Child

January 14, 2013 6:05 PM Rebecca Grant
Rebecca Grant

They may not win Golden Globes or walk the red carpet in couture, but these startups raised millions from investors today.

NASA spending $17.8M on an inflatable space station expansion

January 14, 2013 11:52 AM Tom Cheredar
Tom Cheredar

When the word "inflatable" comes to mind, I don't I'm alone in immediately thinking about toys and devices that allow you to float while in water. NASA's latest contract with Bigelow Aerospace has me rethinking that assessment.