Space Savers: A Storage System For Crewed Inflatable Habitats
For a NASA challenge, my partner (Evie Kang) and I designed a modular, flexible storage system for inflatable habitats. Mentored by NASA engineers, we developed a fabric-based “cubby” system to ensure easy assembly and accessibility for astronauts on deep space missions.
We presented this at the Technology Collaboration Center (TCC) Conference at the space center in Houston.
*Below is a collection of the process and final product photos. An in-depth process of the project will be added shortly, so check back in soon!
Example Inflatable Habitat Inflated
Example Inflatable Habitat Deflated
Finished Model In Context
One Section Drawing
Full System Model
Two Units Final Model
Two Units In Packed Configuration
Unfolding units
Assembling Rods
Sliding rods through designated loops
Corner loops holding up units
Attatching units to inflatable inner wall
Assembling core attatchment
Velcro cubby closures
Opening a unit
Accessing CTBs (Cargo Transfer Bags)
Different CTB configurations
View of back of small unit
Velcro unit attatchment
Open cubbies
Pre-sewn in inner liner attachment
One Section Final Drawing and Pattern
Full system top view
One floor 3/4 view