SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 27, 2025The Register

DARPA seeks ideas for 'large bio-mechanical space structures'

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DARPA is seeking ideas for growing large biological structures in space, potentially over 500 meters long. The agency envisions applications like debris collection nets, space elevator tethers, or self-assembled space station wings, and will host a workshop in April to discuss innovative solutions and research.

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