'Origami' metamaterial softens impact forces - Futurity: Research News

'Origami' metamaterial softens impact forces - Futurity: Research News https://www.futurity.org/origami-metamaterial-impact-2076812-2/ 'Origami' metamaterial softens impact forces  Futurity: Research News

Landing is stressful on a rocket's legs because they must handle the force of the impact with the landing pad. A new origami metamaterial could help.