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Testing of NASA LaRC Materials under MISSE 6 and MISSE 7 MissionsThe objective of the Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) is to study the performance of novel materials when subjected to the synergistic effects of the harsh space environment for several months. MISSE missions provide an opportunity for developing space qualifiable materials. Two lasers and a few optical components from NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) were included in the MISSE 6 mission for long term exposure. MISSE 6 items were characterized and packed inside a ruggedized Passive Experiment Container (PEC) that resembles a suitcase. The PEC was tested for survivability due to launch conditions. MISSE 6 was transported to the international Space Station (ISS) via STS 123 on March 11. 2008. The astronauts successfully attached the PEC to external handrails of the ISS and opened the PEC for long term exposure to the space environment. The current plan is to bring the MISSE 6 PEC back to the Earth via STS 128 mission scheduled for launch in August 2009. Currently, preparations for launching the MISSE 7 mission are progressing. Laser and lidar components assembled on a flight-worthy platform are included from NASA LaRC. MISSE 7 launch is scheduled to be launched on STS 129 mission. This paper will briefly review recent efforts on MISSE 6 and MISSE 7 missions at NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC).
Document ID
20090037671
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Prasad, Narasimha S.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
August 2, 2009
Subject Category
Chemistry And Materials (General)
Report/Patent Number
LF99-9181
7467-13
Meeting Information
Meeting: SPIE Optics and Photonics
Location: San Diego, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: August 2, 2009
End Date: August 6, 2009
Sponsors: International Society for Optical Engineering
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 736466.09.02.07.02.01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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