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Lightweight Radiation-proof Fabric?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the you-go-first dept.

kramer writes "New Scientist is reporting the creation of a lighweight radiation-proof fabric called Demron. Demron is being touted by its inventors as comparable to lead shielding at a fraction of the weight. Could be very useful for any future interplanetary space missions where the amount of radiation absorbed by the crew is a significant concern."

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  1. Re:Volume by tswinzig · · Score: 1, Redundant

    I'm sure you meant the fabric takes up less volume, as I would hope that weight is not an issue in space.

    Ummm... heavier stuff requires more energy to get it off Earth into space, so yes, weight is an issue.

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