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Genesis-1

Dnepr

ISC Kosmotras

Launch Status
Success

Mission

Genesis-1

  • Type: Test Flight
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

Genesis Pathfinder is a technology demonstration for the inflatable Nautilus space station structure as a prototype for a space hotel by Bigelow Aerospace. Once in Earth orbit, the one-third scale hardware is to produce important data regarding multiple features of a full-scale spacecraft. Genesis 1 will be pressurized with nitrogen, but later units will use an oxygen/nitrogen mixture. Genesis includes also windows and an airlock simulator with key seal interfaces. Genesis is 10 ft×8 ft in size when inflated.

Location

370/11

Dombarovskiy, Russian Federation

370/11 has witnessed the launch of 2 rockets, including 2 orbital launch attempts. While Dombarovskiy, Russian Federation, has been the site for 10 rocket launches.

Dombarovsky is a military airbase near Yasny in Russia's Orenburg Oblast. Operated by the Soviet Air Defence Forces and later by the Russian Air Force, it hosted fighter interceptor squadrons and hosts an ICBM base (which has been adapted for commercial satellite launches) with a supporting helicopter base.

Rocket

ISC Kosmotras Dnepr 1

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Agency

ISC Kosmotras

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