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How much fuel could a space ship hold?
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What is an astronomical unit?
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What materials did they use to construct the rutan voyager?
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What does wing integration mean?
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What are the processes used to improve the performance of the materials commonly used in air frame structures ?
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Why are plane crashes so common?
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Can a bigger airplane carry a smaller airplane?
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What material was used for the space shuttle landing gear?
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Can you take a shower on a space craft?
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How long is an ordinary plane from one wing tip to the other?
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