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MISSE 6, 7 and 8 Materials Sample Experiments from the International Space Station Materials and Processes TeamThe International Space Station Materials and Processes (ISS M&P) team has multiple material samples on MISSE 6, 7 and 8 to observe Low Earth Orbit (LEO) environmental effects on Space Station materials. Optical properties, thickness/mass loss, surface elemental analysis, visual and microscopic analysis for surface change are some of the techniques employed in this investigation. The ISS M&P team has participated in previous MISSE activities in order to better characterize the LEO effects on Space Station materials. This investigation will further this effort. Results for the following MISSE 6 samples materials will be presented: a comparison of anodize and chemical conversion coatings on various aluminum alloys, electroless nickel; AZ93 white ceramic thermal control coating with and without Teflon; Hyzod(TM) polycarbonate used to temporarily protect ISS windows; Russian quartz window material; reformulated Teflon (TM) coated Beta Cloth (Teflon TM without perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)) and a Dutch version of beta cloth. Discussion for current and future MISSE materials experiments will be presented. MISSE 7 samples are: deionized water sealed anodized aluminum Photofoil(TM); indium tin oxide (ITO)- coated Kapton(TM) used as thermo-optical surfaces; mechanically scribed tin-plated beryllium-copper samples for "tin pest" growth ( alpha/Beta transformation); Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) parachute soft goods. MISSE 8 sample: exposed "scrim cloth" (fiberglass weave) from the ISS solar array wing material, Davlyn fiberglass sleeve material, Permacel and Intertape protective tapes, and ITO-coated Kapton.
Document ID
20100005350
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kravchenko, Michael
(Boeing Aerospace Co. Houston, TX, United States)
ORourke, Mary Jane
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Golden, Johnny
(Boeing Aerospace Co. Houston, TX, United States)
Finckenor, Miria
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Leatherwood, Michael
(Boeing Aerospace Co. Houston, TX, United States)
Alred, John
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2010
Subject Category
Chemistry And Materials (General)
Report/Patent Number
JSC-CN-19679
Meeting Information
Meeting: National Space and Missile Materials Symposium
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Country: United States
Start Date: June 28, 2010
End Date: July 2, 2010
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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