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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: Rick on Oct 13, 2006, 17:00:51

Title: NASA to test space airbags
Post by: Rick on Oct 13, 2006, 17:00:51
NASA is investing $600,000 in developing giant airbags that could one day replace traditional heat-shielding for spacecraft entering the Earth's atmosphere.

More: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/10/13/space_airbags/