 |
Tag-Along Balloon
A bladder-like device that both finds and temporarily fixes leaks in moon tunnels or space station habitats. (Read the full article)
| "There were similar devices in Glen Cook's PASSAGE AT ARMS. Called "plug-ups", they were ping pong ball sized balloons, used in Climber type warships due to their exceedingly thin hulls." (Winchell Chung 3/17/2006 7:30:43 AM ) |
| "What is the possibility of engineering micro versions of Tag-alongs that would be beneficial to humans when injected medically?
spaceman186000mps@hotmail.com
rwilkins17@nc.rr.com
Eric Wilkins
Henderson N. C. 27536
Thanks" (Question from Spaceman C 3/24/2006 6:28:46 AM ) |
| "...small leaks, and leaks that aren't behind the delicate instruments and equipment that occupy pretty much every square inch of the bulkheads of present-day spacecraft." (Your Obdeient Serpent 10/8/2007 8:06:30 PM ) |
| "I was watching a rerun of Mission to Mars, and during the micrometeor scenes, I was thinking they really could have used some tag-alongs. Balloons filled with super-glue would work well I think.
" (Moondragon 5/15/2009 2:03:59 AM ) |
More info on Tag-Along Balloon
Leave a comment:
Tediously, spammers have returned. Please send your comments to @technovelgy and I'll post them. Thanks!
Current News Articles
Jetson ONE Air Races Begin, Can Air Polo Be Far Behind?
'If you're one of those rarities who haven't attended a rocket-polo "carnage", let me tell you it's a colorful affair.'
Will Space Stations Have Large Interior Spaces Again?
'They filed clumsily into the battleroom, like children in a swimming pool for the first time, clinging to the handholds along the side.'
Mornine Sales Robot
'Robot-salesmen were everywhere, gesturing...'
Bipedal Robot Floats Gently While Walking
'a walking balloon proceeded with long strides of its aluminum legs...'
Musk Idea Of Cars Talking To Each Other Predicted 70 Years Ago
'My cars talk to one another.'
Elegant Bivouac Shelter Produces Water And Electricity
'There was nowhere on the planet where science and technology could not provide one with a comfortable home...'
X-Control Janus-1 A Suitcase Aircraft
'You will notice that it... fits the suitcase nicely.'
'AI Assistants' Are Actually Less Reliable For News
'Most men updated their PIP on New Year's Day...'
YES!! Remote Teleoperated Robots predicted by Technovelgy!
'...a misshapen, many-tentacled thing about twice the size of a man.'
Will Robots Ever Fold Landry?
Where have you gone, Mrs. Robinson?
Will AIs Give Better Results If You're Rude To Them?
'I said, "Listen up, motherf*cker.'
Cybertruck Robotic Arm F10 Drone Launch!
Drone away!
