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Full-Scale Burst Testing for Inflatable Softgoods

Tracie Prater·Jonah Burgin·Tom Jones·Deanna Whitehead
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Inflatable softgoods are complex, multi-material system in which each layer performs a specific function. NASA is supporting the private sector in development and testing of inflatable softgoods architectures through public-private partnerships. Inflatable softgoods represent one structural material option for future habitation platforms.

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Tracie Prater, Jonah Burgin, Tom Jones, Deanna Whitehead. Full-Scale Burst Testing for Inflatable Softgoods. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20240004058

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