Module launch timeline
On July 12, 2006 and June 28, 2007, Bigelow launched the Genesis I and II modules, respectively. In 2008, Bigelow Aerospace will complete the Galaxy module but will not launch it due to rising launch costs, testing it on the ground at its North Las Vegas facility instead.
Additionally, Bigelow has reserved a 2011 launch on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Bigelow has not yet announced the payload for the launch, but this timeframe roughly coincides with the launch of the Sundancer module. However, the Falcon 9 is also capable of launching the BA 330 module. Bigelow is also in talks with Lockheed Martin to contract launch services on its Atlas V - 401 vehicle.
Note:
Dates of upcoming launches are proposed and are subject to change.
Module Type:
Genesis Pathfinder
Genesis Pathfinder
Galaxy
Sundancer
BA 330
Module Name
Genesis l
Genesis ll
Galaxy
unknown
unknown
Flight Date
July 12, 006 14:53 UTC
June 28, 2007 15:12 UTC
Canceled
2010 2012
2010 2014
Launch Vehicle
Dnepr
Dnepr
none
unknown
unknown
Mission Status
Launch successful on orbit
Launch successful on orbit
Launch canceled, test on ground
Proposed
Proposed
source: wikipedia
Sunday, June 29, 2008
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Bigelow Aerospace
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