Brian Gaff wrote:


wobble about as its moved in normal use, so whatever they need to use may
need to be quite strong.


And most likely non-conductive, and not mind UV in the sunlight. And be
something a spacesuited astronaut can successfully work with. Maybe
glue s sheet of something over the tear once it's tied down with some
tie-raps? What sort of glue would work in vacuum? Epoxy? And have on
hand up there, or it would have to wait for a supply mission? I'm sure
people on the ground are on it, trying various solutions...