Lockheed Martin completes full-size cislunar habitat prototype

Lockheed Martin has completed work on its prototype cislunar habitat that will be used in designing and testing NASA's Gateway manned deep-space outpost. Built as part of the space agency's Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships (NextSTEP) Phase II study contract, the earthbound habitat is studying key technologies, interfaces, and general livability needed for extended missions far from home.

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