Bigelow Aerospace Inc

Bigelow Aerospace Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Founded in 1999, Bigelow Aerospace employs 56 individuals and generates approximately $30 million in annual revenue. Bigelow Aerospace specializes in developing expandable systems for various space applications. These systems, derived from NASA heritage technology, offer advantages in terms of volume, safety, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional aluminum structures. Their focus is on creating affordable destinations suitable for diverse uses and customers, whether situated in low Earth orbit, deep space, or on celestial bodies. The company's notable achievements include the successful launches and deployments of Genesis I and II in 2006 and 2007, respectively. In 2016, Bigelow Aerospace partnered with NASA to launch the BEAM, Bigelow Expandable Activity Module, to the International Space Station. This technology demonstrator aims to showcase the feasibility of expandable habitat technology, marking a significant milestone as the first human-rated expandable structure of its kind. For more information, visit Bigelow Aerospace's website at bigelowaerospace.com.