The decommissioning of the International Space Station has accelerated the development of next-generation commercial orbital habitats, driving a paradigm shift away from traditional rigid metallic cylinders toward expandable and deployable systems.1 While traditional rigid structures are structurally robust, they are severely constrained by launch fairing volumes, restricting the habitable space available per launch.2 Expandable space structures, conversely, present an efficient packaging configuration during transport that expands into a larger volume once deployed in orbit.2 This technology has established a robust commercial footprint, with the global inflatable space habitats market reaching a valuation of USD 425 million in 2024, supported by both governmental and private investments