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[–] dgriffith@aussie.zone 4 points 2 weeks ago

Having said that , there is about a thousand watts per square metre of insolation coming in from the Sun on the exterior of the craft, just like there is here on the ground on Earth.

I guess the Apollo designers figured it was easier to insulate and heat the cabin than absorb heat and then try and cool it.