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> Made from soft materials, like rubber and nylon, there were concerns that collisions with micrometeorites could puncture the station with fatal outcomes. I f
by rich_sasha 1y ago
> Made from soft materials, like rubber and nylon, there were concerns that collisions with micrometeorites could puncture the station with fatal outcomes.
I fixed many an inner tube punctures, but I'd rather not be blowing at glue while my precious oxygen is hissing out towards outer space!
- dylan604 1y agoJust send up a case of Flex Seal. Maybe the spreadable version instead of a spray on version. Not sure what zero-G would do to an aerosol can like that.
- craig_s_bell 1y agoEven better: Make the entire structure out of Flex Seal.
- tokai 1y agoI bet something like tubeless sealant could be utilized for automatic sealing.
- XorNot 1y agoI mean, tapered rubber bung stoppers are a commonly used technology in day to day life...