Space station pumped up

摘要

Nasa wants to blow up part of the International Space Station - and a Las Vegas firm is eager to help. The US space agency has signed a $17.8-million contract with Bigelow Aerospace of Nevada to build an inflatable crew habitat for the ISS. Due for launch in 2015, the Bigelow' Expandable Activity Module, or BEAM will let astronauts test the module for safety and comfort.