Astronauts on the International Space Station are testing adhesive devices inspired by a gecko's remarkable ability to climb walls and cross ceilings by applying force to millions of microscopic hair-like structures on their toes. The Gecko Grippers were made at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.


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    Title :

    Getting a grip


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2016



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    BKL:    55.88 Luftverkehr, Raumfahrt / 55.88
    Local classification TIB:    770/7040



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