Preliminary data from Genesis II, Bigelow Aerospace's newest experimental spacecraft, indicates that the craft inflated properly, and that all systems are working well. Final confirmation should come soon.
If in fact Genesis II is working well, that would be quite a coup for BA. Most space efforts are beset by problems and outright failures in their early days. In fact, that goes for complex engineering and science programs generally, space-related or not. Genesis I continues to perform nicely nearly a year after launch and might continue operating for years, according to BA. If Genesis II follows that path, BA's technology, especially its signature inflatable module concept, will have to be seen as a serious contender to be used in large projects as humanity begins to settle space.
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