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Re: ISS design project.
By:Mark Kanzler
Date: 9/30/1998, 1:55 pm
In Response To: Re: IMarl's design project. (Karl Coplan)

> Skin on frame, strip built, or stitch and glue? Mostly just frame.

> Will it have watertight hatches? Let's hope so.

> If so, could you share your ideas on how
> to seal them against the vacuum of space? O-rings, of course ;)

> Will it be easy to paddle? Easy to roll? That's actually the Russian's problem since they own the propulsion elements.

> Does it have cup holders? Yes. Astronauts are picky.

> More importantly, what kind of testing protocol do you propose to make
> sure that it does not delaminate at an uncomfortable moment? It's a combination of structural analysis and testing.

International Space Station Website

Messages In This Thread

Cedar strip Kayak
David Robins -- 9/29/1998, 1:05 pm
Re: Cedar strip Kayak
Karl Coplan -- 9/30/1998, 1:25 pm
Re: Cedar strip Kayak
Nick Schade -- 9/29/1998, 3:25 pm
Re: Cedar strip Kayak
Nathanael -- 9/29/1998, 2:50 pm
I'm too young?
Matthew Bastian -- 9/30/1998, 10:27 am
Re: I'm too young? (Inexperienced, etc.)
Mark Kanzler -- 9/30/1998, 11:15 am
Re: I'm too young? (Inexperienced, etc.)
Shawn Baker -- 10/1/1998, 6:02 pm
Re: I'm too young? (Inexperienced, etc.)
jim champoux -- 10/5/1998, 11:13 am
Re: Woody
Mark Kanzler -- 10/1/1998, 6:18 pm
Re: I'm too young? (Inexperienced, etc.)
Nick Schade -- 9/30/1998, 1:58 pm
Re: I'm too young? (Inexperienced, etc.)
Roger Tulk -- 9/30/1998, 1:49 pm
Re: IMarl's design project.
Karl Coplan -- 9/30/1998, 1:30 pm
Re: ISS design project.
Mark Kanzler -- 9/30/1998, 1:55 pm
If I was still at the Radar Station ( sorry off topic ... )
Brian C. -- 9/30/1998, 3:22 pm
Re: If I was still at the Radar Station ( sorry off topic ... )
Mark Kanzler -- 9/30/1998, 7:04 pm
Re: If I was still at the Radar Station ( sorry off topic ... )
Brian C. -- 10/1/1998, 10:13 am