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To: blam
I heard the Brits made the Beagle 2 lander out of "fiberboard" (cardboard) to save project costs. Anyone else hear this?
9 posted on 01/09/2004 8:50:18 PM PST by Hiwayman
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To: Hiwayman
"I heard the Brits made the Beagle 2 lander out of "fiberboard" (cardboard) to save project costs. Anyone else hear this?"

I don't know but, I trust their scientists decisions.

11 posted on 01/09/2004 8:57:06 PM PST by blam
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If it does the job, there's no reason not to.
12 posted on 01/09/2004 8:59:38 PM PST by Professional Engineer (The meek can have the Earth. I want the stars.)
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