#aerospace-engineering
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#1006: When a Plastic Box Becomes a Life-Support System
Discover the material science and engineering that turns a plastic box into a high-tech shield for your most expensive equipment.
#936: The Physics of Interception: Why Missile Debris Still Falls
What happens when a missile the size of a building is hit in space? Explore the physics of kinetic kills and why falling shrapnel remains a threat.
#909: Why Air Defense Is Never Hermetic
Why isn't air defense 100% effective? Herman and Corn break down the high-stakes game of physics and decoys happening at the edge of space.
#705: When a Bullet Hits a Bullet at Mach 10
Explore the physics of "hit-to-kill" technology and how lasers are reshaping the future of multi-layered missile defense systems.
#588: The Human Choreography of Space
Think satellites are driven by joysticks? Herman and Corn dive into the complex, high-stakes world of mission control and orbital maintenance.