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Assessing Cumulative Damage in Reusable Rocket Tanks

Reusable rocket tanks face repeated cryogenic thermal cycles, causing cumulative damage to metal and welds. The lack of published data on assessing fatigue life after multiple thermal cycles poses a significant challenge. There is a need for standardized reuse certification frameworks and nondestructive testing methods for microcracks.

Engineering, Core Engineering, Electrical Engineering