Genesis 1

Also called Genesis PathFinder 1

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General

Designation	29252 / 06029A
Launch date	12 Jul 2006
Country of origin	United States
Mission	Technology
Perigee/Apogee	555/561 km
Inclination	64.5°
Period
Launch vehicle	Dnepr #6
Launch site	Dombarovskiy

Carries a small scale prototype of an inflatable space station (made of a composite Kevlar). Durability study.


A full scale mockup is planned for 2012.

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External resources

sat-index articles

http://www.bigelowaerospace.com/

Technical data

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Specifications

Prime contractor
Platform
Mass at launch	1300 kg
Dry mass
Dimension	4.2 long x 1.2 diameter m stowed (2.5 m diameter deployed)
Solar array	2 solar panels
Stabilization
DC power
Design lifetime	5 years

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