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nacnud
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08/26/2005 11:57 pm »
Why are the orbiters radiators not black?
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MKremer
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08/27/2005 12:02 am »
They're for radiating heat.
A black surface would absorb heat.
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Ha yes I forgot about the sun DOH.
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