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Inflatable Space Habitat Mission
January 31 , 2026
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- Indian startup Akashlabdhi is preparing to launch the country’s first inflatable space habitat, named AntarikshHAB.
- The project is incubated at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
- AntarikshHAB allows a compact module to be launched and inflated in orbit, increasing usable living space from 70 cubic metres initially to 300 cubic metres in final configuration.
- Tests include pressure, leak, thermal cycling, impact, and deployment trials, reaching Technology Readiness Level 6, meaning system validation in a relevant environment.
- The mission is planned for July 2026 aboard a vehicle by Spanish firm PLD Space, including controlled de-orbit and atmospheric re-entry tests.
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