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Institution of Mechanical Engineers: Eggshell-inspired Material Offers 'Significant Protection' From Space Debris
September 11, 2026
LONDON, England, Sept. 11 -- The Institution of Mechanical Engineers issued the following news release:

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Eggshell-inspired material offers 'significant protection' from space debris

09 Sep 2026

There are nearly 1 million pieces of space debris larger than 1cm in near-Earth orbit. As we continue to launch spacecraft and satellites to explore the universe and connect the planet, this debris poses a significant threat of high-speed . . .

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