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NASA's Lucy spacecraft, built by Lockheed Martin, begins journey to Jupiter's Trojan asteroids
Launched for its 12-year journey in space, the Lucy aircraft is decked out with advanced scientific instruments, 170 square feet of composite structures and several 3D-printed parts.
Read MoreUniversity of Bristol, NCC develop novel composite materials to assess performance in space
In-house developed matrices reinforced with carbon fiber will spend six months attached to the ISS to better understand and improve their functionality in extreme space conditions.
Read MoreAxiom prepregs target pressure vessels
Axiom Materials has launched two new narrow prepreg products developed for use in pressure vessels to store compressed natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen for e-mobility applications.
Read MorePerseverance rover takes one step for composites on Mars
The rover’s successful landing on Feb. 18 begins a two-year science investigation of Mars’ Jezero Crater for ancient microbial life.
Read MoreComposites launch to Mars
NASA’s recently launched Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter are supported by numerous composite materials and structures.
Read MoreCAMX 2020 exhibit preview: Renegade Materials Corp.
Renegade Materials Corp. is promoting its prepregs, resins and adhesive products.
Read MoreKordsa expands thermoplastic prepreg lineup
The new woven prepregs are offered with polypropylene or polyamide resin matrices in sheets up to 1.2 by 1.2 meters.
Read MoreBoron fiber: The original high-performance fiber
History and future developments for high-performance boron fiber.
Read MoreTooling, precision enable composites in satellite subsystems
Tight tolerances drive design and engineering of large-format composite component and dishes to create unique satellite structures.
Read MoreComposites in the race to space
Advanced materials use in current and upcoming NASA missions.
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