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Is that similar tape as the metal infused 'speed tape' that they use for temporary repairs or to seal panels on jetliners?
by cyberferret 8y ago
Is that similar tape as the metal infused 'speed tape' that they use for temporary repairs or to seal panels on jetliners?
- gh02t 8y agoNo, it's the clear orange tape you see wrapping up electronics exposed to heat some times. Polymide plastic film.
- cyberferret 8y agoThanks for the clarification. I wonder if it is tape they have on board specifically for this kind of thing, or whether they just repurposed tape used for insulating electrical work on the ISS?
- gh02t 8y agoProbably kind of both. Kapton tape is extremely tough and useful for a lot of things. It's pretty common in space applications, they probably had it around for a variety of uses.
- sokoloff 8y agoPolyimide
- gh02t 8y agoThanks. Damn phone keyboards.