NASA officials released a report today which revealed the extensive use of duct tape in its space shuttle program and other programs past and present.
The staggering numbers show that over 100,000 rolls were used on space shuttle Discovery alone, and as many as 1 million were used in other shuttle missions.
'We have found that no other material can withstand the harsh rigors of space travel, better than duct tape.' Said Charles Bolden, a chief administrator at NASA.
The data also revealed, that the Apollo missions used enough duct tape to stretch from the earth's surface all the way around the moon and back.
'If it weren't for duct tape, its safe to say we would have never gone to the moon,' Bolden said.
Other information showed other materials such as aluminum foil, thumb tacks, and rubber bands also in high use by NASA, which frequently collaborates with the USAF.
Other components of the space program are also being called into question.
Some astronauts aboard the international space station (ISS) have expressed concern over the integrity of the station, which was revealed in the report to consist of %35 duct tape, %15 tupperware, %25 aluminum foil, and %25 'odds and ends'.
ISS commander Doug Wheelock found the news disturbing.
'They just sent us what they called an Emergency Decompression Respirator, but I found out its just a shop vac wrapped in tin foil, with a coffee can sticking out the side,' Wheelock said.
Red Green, a well-known duct tape activist, was not surprised by the information.
'I see no reason why duct tape shouldn't be used for more things, like commercial airliners, nuclear reactors, or other important things, this stuff is great!' Green said.
