Genesis I
Orbiter
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Genesis I is an experimental space habitat designed and built by the private American firm Bigelow Aerospace and launched in 2006. Wikipedia
Launch date: July 12, 2006
Speed on orbit: 4.716 miles/s
Manufacturers: Bigelow Aerospace and SpaceQuest
Launch site: Yasny Launch Base
Perigee altitude: 470 km (290 mi)
Launch mass: 1,360 kg (3,000 lb)
Mission duration: 6 months (planned); 2.5 years (achieved); 17 years, 9 months and 14 days (in orbit)