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NASA to test space airbags

Started by Rick, Oct 13, 2006, 17:00:51

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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/
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