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Arstechnica

The secret to protecting next-gen spacecraft might be eggshells

The secret to protecting next-gen spacecraft might be eggshells

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Researchers found that 3D-printed aluminum eggshell arrays filled with water proved more effective at impact resistance, suggesting a potential approach for protecting next-generation spacecraft.

3D-printed aluminum eggshell arrays filled with water proved more effective at impact resistance.

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