PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR SHUTTLE?
NASA is intent on finding a way to perform an in-space repair of the leading edges of the shuttle wings if they are damaged on ascent. Instead, why don't they prevent objects from making contact with the wings by covering the leading edges with gloves that can be discarded in space--gloves designed...
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