EDEN VIM
Vertical-Inflatable Module (VIM) Highlights
The Vertical-Inflatable Module (VIM) launches on a SpaceX Starship or an equivalent rocket, with a volume 2/3 that of the current International Space Station and large enough to accommodate two levels. It can house 15 astronauts comfortably for long-duration missions.
EDEN VIM Features:
- Inflates, then compresses along its Zenith-Nadir axis, expanding its diameter beyond conventional Inflatables Modules
- Vertically aligned with the Zenith-Nadir axis
- 13m Diameter (42 Foot-Diameter) Inflated
- VIM can house 15 Astrounats comfortably with ECLSS, adequate space for recreation, exercise, mess hall, stowage, and sub-systems
- Single or double levels depending on application
- VIM requires one single launch
EDEN VIM Specs
Inflatable Part
Total Module Length(Packed): 15 m
Total Module Length(Inflated): 11 m
Diameter (Inflated): 13 m
Total Internal Volume: 660 m3
Volume of Payload Racks: 310 m3
Levels: 1 or 2115
Fixed Module part
Module Lenght: 2.6 m
Diameter (Inflated): 4.3 m
Total Internal Volume: 35 m3
Potential Uses
– Science & Research: 68 Int’l Standard Racks + Overhead & Stowage / Subsystem
– Agriculture Research: 400 m2 Growing Area , Equipment (Osmosis, Fregiration Unit, Pump, Dehumidifier, Humidifier, Controls, and Automation, etc)
– Movie Production: Length x Diameter = 4.3m x 12.5 m clean volume
– Tourism – 30+ Guests for Events and Exhibitions
– Medical Unit: 4 Observation Bed + 1 Minimally Invasive surgery room + 1 OR + 2 ICU Beds + Equipment, Tools.
– Hospitality: 15 Guests, Mess Hall, Exercise, Storage, Hygiene Zone, Observation (Cupola Or MEP Node)