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NASA NTRS · 19920000312

Lightweight Shield Against Space Debris

Abstract

Report presents concept for lightweight, deployable shield protecting orbiting spacecraft against meteoroids and debris, and functions as barrier to conductive and radiative losses of heat. Shield made in four segments providing 360 degree coverage of cylindrical space-station module.

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Redmon, John W., Jr., Lawson, Bobby E., Miller, Andre E., Cobb, W. E.. 1992-05-01. Lightweight Shield Against Space Debris. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19920000312

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