Objective: Create expandable, inflatable habitats that can be used for space stations or even bases on other celestial bodies.
Methodology: Test an inflatable habitat, known as BEAM, aboard the International Space Station to study its performance in space conditions.
Results: BEAM has been successfully inflated and has been connected to the ISS since 2016, undergoing various tests.
Implications: Demonstrates the feasibility of inflatable habitats, which could revolutionize how we live and work in space by providing more livable space with less payload.