This report discusses the design implications for spacecraft radiators made possible by the successful fabrication and proof-of-concept testing of a graphite-fiber-carbon-matrix composite (i.e., ...

One of the biggest goals in space exploration is getting humans to the distant planet, Mars. However, reaching Mars involves not just one but myriad engineering challenges, including the long distance ...

Why it matters: The journey all the way to Mars and back exacts a huge toll in terms of human lifetime – it entails spending multiple years in the hostile environment of space. But NASA is exploring ...

The devices we’re sending into space are getting smaller and lighter, which means there’s less room for bulky and static components. Flexibility and compactness are coming into vogue, and this ...

In recent years, composite materials have been used increasingly to reduce the structural weight and volume of satellite components. However, the structure typically represents as little as 10 to 15% ...