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The space shuttle used foam-shedding external tanks due to technical constraints
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Is it true that the space shuttle used foam-shedding external tanks due to technical constraints?
Yes. The evidence confirms the space shuttle external tanks were coated in spray-on foam to withstand the extreme heat during ascent.
Verdict: SUPPORTED · 1 source for, 0 against · Last checked
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Wikipedia: Space Shuttle. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle
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