ScienceThe secret to protecting next-gen spacecraft might be eggshells
As space debris worsens with the growth of satellite constellations, telescopes, and spacecraft in orbit, Chinese scientists have developed an aluminum material inspired by eggshells. A paper in the Journal of Applied Physics suggests the material could provide improved protection against debris fragments, drawing on eggshell geometry and rigidity.
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Ars Technica★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 16:20Original
The secret to protecting next-gen spacecraft might be eggshells
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