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LetterBoxSnatch t1_j5z15vc wrote

Reply to comment by Equoniz in Why do sample return missions such as OSIRIS-REx use their own reentry vehicles instead of just going to the space station for pickup and return with ISS equipment? by PromptCritical725

I suppose it depends on just how elastic your definition of “elastic” is…the materials may still be capable of reattaining their prior size and shape, given enough energy and engineering dollars

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