A new approach to materials science research called MaterialsLab provides an unprecedented level of collaboration among stakeholders performing research on the International Space Station. With each ...

Alfred University is excited to announce the launch of its new Space Materials Institute (SMI), which has been established in the Inamori School of Engineering to advance the science and technology of ...

The Trump administration is shutting down NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center's library — NASA's largest — and threatening to ...

Space Forge said Dec. 31 it generated plasma aboard its first satellite, a milestone the British startup says shows it can create and maintain conditions needed to produce valuable semiconductor ...

Scientists are working on a project that can transform solar power in space with the help of lightweight cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cells on ultra-thin glass. The technology can revolutionize ...

Alfred University alumnus James LaPaglia ’24 (B .S., mechanical engineering, left) and Noam Sokolovsky, a senior ceramic engineering major and student intern, work on a microwave system used for ...

Composite materials are redefining what is possible in space exploration. Their high strength, light weight and versatility make them indispensable in current and future space missions. NASA’s Artemis ...

Atomic oxygen, a highly reactive species prevalent in low Earth orbit (LEO), poses a persistent challenge to the durability of spacecraft materials. The erosive nature of atomic oxygen results in ...

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A microwave-size factory now circling Earth is quietly testing whether the cleanest place to build the dirtiest part of ...

In-orbit debris recycling and recoverable satellites could make our use of space more sustainable. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...

The dream of establishing permanent structures on the moon has captivated scientists and space enthusiasts for decades. With the challenges of building in such an extreme environment, researchers are ...