Experimental 'shock absorber' being tested on station

STEADY: An experimental "powered shock absorber" system intended to protect experiments from vibrations on the International Space Station is being tested and readied for its operational debut next year. The Active Rack Isolation System (ARIS) uses actuators that react like shock absorbers to...

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