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Nanolab Astrobeat Experiment Sponsored by ISS National Lab

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Tom Patton
Nov 08, 2024
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The Nanolab Astrobeat module hull and core side by side.

Imagine a spacecraft hurtling through deep space when suddenly, it’s struck by a rogue piece of space debris. In the harsh vacuum of space, traditional repair methods falter. Enter ASTROBEAT, an innovative experiment sponsored by the International Space Station National Laboratory (ISS National Lab…

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