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Structures
 
Spacecraft structure configurations are mostly based on tube structures, which is the lightest way to do so as far as we know. Another way to to help save more mass could be to adapt and increase flexibility of spacecraft structures, allowing other uses.
 
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Generic Exploration Technologies

Multifunctional structures for hydrogen storage
 
 
Last update: 15 September 2005

 


 
 
 
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