Arstechnica iconArstechnicaSep 8, 2026

The secret to protecting next-gen spacecraft might be eggshells

3D-printed aluminum eggshell arrays filled with water proved more effective at impact resistance.

The secret to protecting next-gen spacecraft might be eggshells

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