A method is provided for processing extraterrestrial metal into a metal foam or gossamer structure in space, and delivering the metal foam or gossamer structure intact to the Earth's surface. Additionally, a structure is provided that is formed in space and consists essentially of an extraterrestrial metal.


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    Title :

    Space-based structures and methods of delivering space-sourced materials


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    Publication date :

    2016-08-09


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS / C22B PRODUCTION OR REFINING OF METALS , Gewinnen oder Feinen von Metallen / E21C Bergbau oder Steinbruchbetrieb , MINING OR QUARRYING



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