Re:Vacuum Balloons
by ajuc on Sunday February 12, 2023 @10:04AM
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They would just look like spheres?
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Not likely if they’re vacuum.
Re:Vacuum Balloons
by dreamcompiler on Sunday February 12, 2023 @11:50AM
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Yes likely if they're rigid, which is the whole point of vacuum balloons. The trick is coming up with a material that is strong enough to withstand the atmospheric overpressure trying to crush it, while also being sufficiently lightweight.
carbon nanotubes, the answer is always carbon nanotubes ;)
Re:Vacuum Balloons
by marcosdumay on Sunday February 12, 2023 @12:27PM
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Like some foamy spheres. I couldn't understand if foamy spheres with a plastic film around them or just foamy spheres with self-contained holes.
Oh, and on the color of aerogels.