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Innovative Space Structures
28:08 - 37:55 (09:46)
Learn about a new tessellation approach for creating the most efficient surface area to volume shape for space structures, as well as an interesting tip for airplane travel.
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The ability to adapt to changing missions or circumstances is crucial for the success of any spacecraft.
28:08 - 31:05 (02:56)
Summary
The ability to adapt to changing missions or circumstances is crucial for the success of any spacecraft. This can mean adjusting the spacecraft's features or equipment to accommodate different types of passengers or payloads, or repurposing certain components for new functions.
ChapterInnovative Space Structures
Episode#271 – Ariel Ekblaw: Space Colonization and Self-Assembling Space Megastructures
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The tesseract approach to designing the most efficient shape for solar panels and docking is showcased through the use of hexagon tiles in designing buckyballs for space.
31:05 - 34:34 (03:29)
Summary
The tesseract approach to designing the most efficient shape for solar panels and docking is showcased through the use of hexagon tiles in designing buckyballs for space.
ChapterInnovative Space Structures
Episode#271 – Ariel Ekblaw: Space Colonization and Self-Assembling Space Megastructures
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The Vomit Comet provides a fleeting but unforgettable experience of zero gravity during its parabolic flights, whereas prolonged period of stay in orbit around the Earth causes more physiological changes to the body.
34:34 - 37:55 (03:21)
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The Vomit Comet provides a fleeting but unforgettable experience of zero gravity during its parabolic flights, whereas prolonged period of stay in orbit around the Earth causes more physiological changes to the body. Even a small tap against the plane's wall can make a person float across the fuselage.