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NASA Langley Uses Height, Gravity to Test Long, Flexible Booms

NASA Langley Uses Height, Gravity to Test Long, Flexible Booms NASA’s Langley Research Center has developed a technique to test long, flexible composite booms for space use, utilizing gravity to aid in the testing process. The facility’s height allows for vertical testing without the need for extra equipment that can affect the boom’s response, providing […]

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