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Old 10-31-22, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by GhostRider62
If carbon fibre lasts on fighter jets, F1 cars, and commercial aircraft over my lifespan, in effect it does not fatigue.
Originally Posted by tomato coupe
F1 cars have to last only one season, and commercial aircraft must pass inspection every 100 hours.
Okay, how about the telemetry antenna masts on the Voyager spacecraft? They've had to last 45 years and counting, with no possibility of inspection after the original deployment date. Currently moving at >30,000 mph and still working.

Of course, there aren't any potholes or garage doors in space...
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