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Astronauts Deploy Tranquility Module on Space Station
NASA astronauts conducted 3 spacewalks during STS-130 to install the Tranquility module and cupola on the International Space Station. Their suits and enhanced cut-resistant gloves performed flawlessly. Cut protection is an issue on the ISS because of metal surface damage from small micrometeoroid and orbital debris impacts. Special materials and design features in the gloves make them robust enough to protect astronauts in the harsh environment of space.
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Tunnel Plug for DHS
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Inflatable Plug Helps DHS Protect Subway Systems
ILC Dover fabricated a full-scale demonstration unit under contract to West Virginia University for testing in their subway simulation structure in January. DHS is developing the system to economically protect subway tunnels from flooding. The 17 foot diameter plug consists of high strength coated Vectran™ fabrics to withstand the internal pressure of 15psi that is required to seal the tunnel. |
