Real World: Tools for Construction - NASA's Lunar Crane (2010)

2010 · Short film · 5 min

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Synopsis

Learn more about the innovative lunar crane being developed by NASA for use in heavy lifting on other worlds. See how composite materials are used to improve the mass: strength ratio and how variable degrees of rotation allow this versatile machine to move.

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5 minutes

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