Innovative Geometric Shapes Ensure Stable Landings for Lunar Missions

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Researchers have developed the world's first monostable tetrahedron, a shape that always lands on the same side, which could improve lunar lander designs by enabling them to self-right after falling over, addressing a long-standing mathematical and engineering challenge.
Topics:technology#geometry#lunar-landers#monostable-tetrahedron#science#self-righting#space-engineering
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