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Old February 23rd 08, 02:36 AM posted to sci.space.history,sci.space.station
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Default Trends in space station design, weight versus volume

Each station had a certain volume, and weighed what it weighed. Trying to
derive some meaning based on ratios is not productive. Each one was built
differently.

When looking at the various structures and parts on ISS, usually while a
space walk is going on, it seems to me that they use a lot of thick
metal.... a strong machine. The drive unit for the solar arrays is a good
example. The thing is massive.



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