Space is tough on materials. Radiation, UV light, atomic oxygen and sharp temperature swings can degrade metals, polymers and coatings over time. This article looks at the current ways researchers are ...

The fast-growing space economy is projected to surpass $1.8 trillion by 2035, and FIU is leading the way. From next-generation materials and antennas to space governance, FIU researchers are ...

Holly Shulman ’87, research professor in Alfred University’s Inamori School of Engineering and director of the university’s recently-launched Space Materials Institute, was the guest on a recent ...

How do you build materials tough enough for space - and smart enough to fix themselves? Inside the latest breakthroughs shaping the future of spacecraft durability, sustainability, and design. The ...

Alfred University is hosting an informational event Friday, Feb. 28, to discuss its Space Materials Institute (SMI). The SMI was established last fall to advance the science and technology of ...

Spacecraft of the future may be able to detect and repair their own structural damage in orbit, a capability that could make long-duration missions and reusable launch vehicles more resilient.

At MIT, doctoral student Palak Patel is harnessing nanotechnology to solve the most daunting ...

New research in orbital semiconductors, space-based metal 3D printing, and in-space recycling pushes production beyond and reveals lessons for advanced manufacturing on ...

FibreCoat, a world leader in coated fibre technology, and Lofith Composites, the Spanish advanced materials company, have announced a strategic partnership to develop next-generation thermoplastic ...

Europe is lagging behind the US and China when it comes to reusable space ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Space equipment must perform complex functions while operating in extreme conditions. A telescope's sensors require protection from stray light that can ruin astronomical ...