Wednesday, February 6, 2008

[Video] Paper space shuttles set for takeoff


[Video] Paper space shuttles set for takeoff

The University of Tokyo researchers tested small, origami planes made of special paper for 30 seconds in 250 degrees Celsius (482 F) heat and wind at seven times the speed of sound. The theory is that paper craft, being much lighter than space shuttles, may escape the worst of the friction and heat...

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