Two astronaut engineers simulate space conditions in an underwater chamber during a research project to find out the viability of humans constructing a platform in space. The test proved that it would be less expensive and more efficient for humans to build a space platform than for one to be launched into orbit and mechanically, unfolded. The tests were carried out by McDonnell Douglas .in California.
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Press, 22 October 1986, Page 24
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66Two astronaut engineers simulate space conditions in an underwater chamber during a research project to find out the viability of humans constructing a platform in space. The test proved that it would be less expensive and more efficient for humans to build a space platform than for one to be launched into orbit and mechanically, unfolded. The tests were carried out by McDonnell Douglas .in California. Press, 22 October 1986, Page 24
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