Learn about an inflatable structure that NASA is considering for use as a habitat for astronauts who might one day travel to the Moon or Mars for extended missions. These structures are made using sturdy fabrics, rubber-like coatings, and other materials that would enable the habitats to replicate Earth’s atmosphere and protect inhabitants from harsh temperatures, radiation, and small rocks flying through space at very high speeds.
This media asset was adapted from NASA 360: "Exploration and Racing".