Student-designed furniture is out of this world

A team of five mechanical engineering seniors has been tasked by NASA to design furniture suitable for use in future habitats on Mars, the Moon, or in space itself. The Lunar Lounger project aims to address the lack of available space and the low-gravity in such conditions, while ensuring the comfort of astronauts. .. Continue Reading Student-designed furniture is out of this world

Section: Space

Tags: Furniture, Mars, Moon, NASA, Rice University, Students

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