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Avenues and incentives for commercial use of a low-g environmentThe processing of materials in a low-gravity (low-g) or microgravity environment is investigated by NASA for scientific and commercial utilization, and process and product development. The elimination of gravity is shown to create unique materials, and improve ground-based processes, such as convection, sedimentation, buoyancy, and containerless processing. Commercial applications are discussed, including the manufacturing of silicon ribbon, turbine blades, and various pharmaceuticals in space. Commercial incentives and needs are also discussed, including the technical exchange agreement, in which NASA and a company agree to cooperate in the conduct and analysis of research programs. In addition to establishing and demonstrating scientific and technological precepts for analyzing and using low-g environments, NASA is establishing legal and management mechanisms to share cost and risk of early commercial ventures.
Document ID
19810059968
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Brown, R. L.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Zoller, L. K.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Materials Processing in Space Projects Office, Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1981
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: National Symposium and Exhibition Material and process applications - Land, sea, air, space
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Start Date: April 28, 1981
End Date: April 30, 1981
Accession Number
81A44372
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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