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Materials processing in space: Future technology trendsNASA's materials processing in space- (MPS) program involves both ground and space-based research and looks to frequent and cost effective access to the space environment for necessary progress. The first generation payloads for research are under active design and development. They will be hosted by the Space Shuttle/Spacelab on Earth orbital flights in the early 1980's. hese missions will focus on the acquisition of materials behavior research data, the potential enhancement of Earth based technology, and the implementation of space based processing for specialized, high value materials. Some materials to be studied in these payloads may provide future breakthroughs for stronger alloys, ultrapure glasses, superior electronic components, and new or better chemicals. An operational 25 kW power system is expected to be operational to support sustained, systematic space processing activity beyond shuttle capability for second generation payload systems for SPACELAB and free flyer missions to study solidification and crystal growth and to process metal/alloys, glasses/ceramics, and chemicals and biologicals.
Document ID
19810004480
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Barter, N. J.
(TRW Defense and Space Systems Group Redondo Beach, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Lewis Research Center Impact for the 80's: Proc. of a Conf. on Selected Technol. for Business and Ind.
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Accession Number
81N12991
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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