Follow the anniversary of the Apollo launch
07-16-2009, 02:31 PM
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nasa made velcro, why would you even question super strength tape
07-16-2009, 02:39 PM
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Doesn't velcro spontaneously combust in space? Seriously.
Sorry, not spontaneous, just dangerous.
http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/ca...1987010085.pdf
Sorry, not spontaneous, just dangerous.
http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/ca...1987010085.pdf
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07-16-2009, 05:14 PM
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"The heat from the rocket exhaust would not ignite or scorch the gold Mylar. The lack of oxygen would keep it from burning. The exhaust gases from a rocket engine disperse rapidly in a vacuum, losing temperature and pressure in the process. By the time the exhaust gas reached the Mylar it would likely be too cold to cause visible damage." - email from James Spellman
07-16-2009, 05:43 PM
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Doesn't velcro spontaneously combust in space? Seriously.
Sorry, not spontaneous, just dangerous.
http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/ca...1987010085.pdf
Sorry, not spontaneous, just dangerous.
http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/ca...1987010085.pdf
and motion pictures of the combustion showed an agitated pulsating flame that became more agitated as time passed
o rly
