That many different tiles takes up space and weight and costs delta-V. The space shuttle is already too expensive in terms of cost/weight to lift things into orbit, carrying all those backup tiles would make the problem worse.
That many different tiles takes up space and weight and costs delta-V. The space shuttle is already too expensive in terms of cost/weight to lift things into orbit, carrying all those backup tiles would make the problem worse.
No, no.. You misunderstand me.
It's like a master key.
Carry several large tiles and THEN cut them to fit.
(Now, adhesion is your problem.. I am just the tile guy. Hey!)