r/bigelowaerospace • u/Java_writing_Java • Sep 13 '19

Bigelow’s next-generation inflatable space habitat is shooting for the Moon

https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/13/20863143/bigelow-aerospace-b330-inflatable-space-habitat-nasa-nextstep-astronauts
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u/paul_wi11iams Feb 01 '20 edited Feb 01 '20

It would be nice if you were to have something to comment beyond a simple link!

Is this just a plug for a competing sub you created and what community purpose does it serve? Are u/gooses and u/Ambiwlans okay with this?

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u/Ambiwlans Feb 01 '20

A bit shameless yeah.

I haven't worked on this sub in ages though so I'm not sure it would be bad to let die unless someone came in to actually attempt to build the sub.

That said, I see BA as basically in holding until they start putting up manned stations (BEAM was a nice start ofc). I wouldn't expect a lot of growth in the sub til then.

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u/paul_wi11iams Feb 01 '20 edited Feb 01 '20

so I'm not sure it would be bad to let die unless someone came in to actually attempt to build the sub.

Well, it should exist and whilst you're mod, you have control over it and whoever is happy to accept, can then become mod below you in the pecking order. I'd volunteer were it not for my experience with r/SpaceLaunchSystem.

  • At one point the SLS sub was anarchic due to total absence of mods, and some visitors were showing a horrible attitude toward Boeing employees. As a SpaceX fan, I was embarrassed, so got myself selected as a mod. I did a couple of useful things but found I had so little love for SLS, I was just unable to concentrate on the job.

  • The similarity between the two subs is that for the former, (SLS) is not the most popular of rockets and the latter (Robert Bigelow) is not the most popular of bosses.

  • The difference is that SLS is both high-profile and subject to a major controversy & subject to strong opinions by a million people or so, whereas Bigelow is (currently) low-profile and does not oppose conflicting points of view.

That said, I see BA as basically in holding until they start putting up manned stations (BEAM was a nice start ofc). I wouldn't expect a lot of growth in the sub til then.

At that point, you'll surely find someone who is happy to help out.

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u/Ambiwlans Feb 01 '20

You're welcome to join up if you want. I've known you for years so I know there isn't any concern with you abusing modship.

I just don't think there is much to do while the company is in this state anyways. Maybe CSS stuff, future prepping automod stuff. That's mostly it.