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The inflatable space station, a ‘third thumb’ and floating wind challenges: Engineering Futures Weekly

Welcome to Engineering Futures Weekly, featuring the latest innovations, trends and announcements. This week: Sierra Space reinvents orbit, wireless drone charging, and AI tracks rail passengers.

1. Sierra Space reinvents orbit with reusable spaceplane and inflatable space station

Thousands of workers will soon be flying to commercial microgravity factories in orbit, according to Sierra Space CEO Tom Vice. Professional Engineering spoke to the company about how it aims to take a lead in this brave new off-world economy with a reusable spaceplane and an inflatable space station.

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The inflatable space station, a ‘third thumb’ and floating wind challenges: Engineering Futures Weekly

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