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Old September 21st 06, 06:21 AM posted to sci.space.history
larry moe 'n curly
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Default Apollo Lunar Module question


OM wrote:
On 18 Sep 2006 18:08:25 -0700, "Cesar Grossmann"
wrote:


There is a golden "sheet of paper" around some parts in the lower
portion of the Apollo Lunar Module.


..I assume you're referring to the kapton sheeting? It's aluminized
mylar, and the purpose is thermal shielding.


How can kapton be mylar?