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Unveiling our Haven-1 primary structure pathfinder which proved we could build in house all the critical geometries, transitions, and interfaces of Haven-1. Next up - building the primary structure qualification article which will undergo pressure and load tests. Designed, manufactured, and tested in house in the 🇺🇸.

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Vast2 years ago

Haven-1 Primary Structure Pathfinder

John Strickland2 years ago

@Robotbeat Thank goodness someone can actually manufacture something

Rickston2 years ago

Is it me or is the shape a bit different from the renders?

Jeremy Starling2 years ago

So y’all milled the squares out from a solid sheet of aluminum and then rolled it?? Wow.. I can’t imagine the machine time and I’ve never seen anything like that being slip rolled.. but the outcome is impressive…

Cindil Pindil2 years ago

What are the reasons you are not using stainless steel?

Clean Energy Ultd.2 years ago

@DeveloperHarris Meh. Non-inflatable space stations are so 20th century.

Carl Lumma2 years ago

Let's go! 🇺🇸🚀

CZelyk2 years ago

Another exciting project to follow!!! Will this be able to launch on any rocket provider??

kingfisherB902 years ago

Beautiful!

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