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Do you mind if the material is only elastic and strong at that temperature? Suppose that perfluoroheptane is rubbery at those temperatures. (the melting point is -78 °C, which is 195 Kelvin, and SpaceX oxygen is kept at 66 Kelvin)

It works for Mars rover tires too. Want rubbery tires? Use something like perfluoroheptane. Keep the vehicle cold during the trip, or mount the tires in disposable molds that wear away during use.




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