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Re:Vacuum Balloons by Robotbeat on Sunday February 12, 2023 @10:14AM (#34763400)
Not likely if they’re vacuum.
Re:Vacuum Balloons by dreamcompiler on Sunday February 12, 2023 @11:50AM (#34764319)
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.
Re:Vacuum Balloons by rnitchy on Sunday February 12, 2023 @03:43PM (#34766720)
carbon nanotubes, the answer is always carbon nanotubes ;)