Materials for Spacecraft

Finckenor, Miria M.

doi:10.2514/5.9781624104893.0403.0434

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“…[4] Undoubtedly, the capability of a material to hold its designed properties while exposed to the degradation mechanisms found in space is one of the major challenges for the development of future space materials. [5] synergistic manner leading to catastrophic failure when not properly addressed, thus increasing the challenge in the design and selection stages.…”

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“…[8,9] Ultraviolet radiation-induced ionization of upper atmosphere molecules is reported to generate active monoatomic species (ionized plasma) such as O which can react with polymer-based materials containing C, N, S, and H leading to severe degradation via chemical reactions and erosion. [5] Active monoatomic species can also cause significant embrittlement of metallic alloys. [10][11][12][13] Functional coatings can be applied to spacecraft materials in order to reduce the degradation yield, but under these conditions, such degradation (severe in some cases) has been reported in a series of materials including hard ceramic and metallic thin films.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In summary, the following list of requirements must be observed in selecting space materials [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17] :…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Materials degradation mechanisms in space materials were recently reviewed considering the state‐of‐the‐art of spacecraft materials. [ 5,6 ] These degradation mechanisms may operate in a synergistic manner leading to catastrophic failure when not properly addressed, thus increasing the challenge in the design and selection stages.…”

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Prototypic Lightweight Alloy Design for Stellar‐Radiation Environments

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The existing literature data shows that conventional aluminium alloys may not be suitable for use in stellar-radiation environments as their hardening phases are prone to dissolve upon exposure to energetic irradiation, resulting in alloy softening which may reduce the lifetime of such materials impairing future human-based space missions. The innovative methodology of crossover alloying is herein used to synthesize an aluminium alloy with a radiation resistant hardening phase. This alloy-a crossover of 5xxx and 7xxx series Al-alloys-is subjected to extreme heavy ion irradiations in situ within a TEM up to a dose of 1 dpa and major experimental observations are made: the Mg 32 (Zn,Al) 49 hardening precipitates (denoted as T-phase) for this alloy system surprisingly survive the extreme irradiation conditions, no cavities are found to nucleate and displacement damage is observed to develop in the form of black-spots. This discovery indicates that a high phase fraction of hardening precipitates is a crucial parameter for achieving superior radiation tolerance. Based on such observations, this current work sets new guidelines for the design of metallic alloys for space exploration.

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confidence: 99%

“…In summary, the following list of requirements must be observed in selecting space materials [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17] :…”

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Prototypic Lightweight Alloy Design for Stellar‐Radiation Environments

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Electrically conducting polymers and composites for applications in space exploration

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Seibers,

Reynolds

et al. 2024

J of Applied Polymer Sci

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Pushing the boundaries of space exploration and settlement requires innovative materials that are multi‐functional, reusable, and tolerant of the extreme hazards in space environments. Polymers represent an interesting class of materials for these applications due to their range of properties, low density, and ease of manufacturing. Electrically conductive materials based on polymers and other organic materials can be beneficial for safety purposes or for integrating advanced functions, such as dust mitigation and non‐destructive evaluation. Given the unique demands of the space industry, emerging materials developed for space may not appear in conventional forums. Conversely, many investigators focus on polymers and composites for other applications and may not realize the suitability of their material for space. This review provides an informational bridge between experts from conventional polymer fields and more space‐focused research groups. First, a brief history of polymer material integration from Apollo to Artemis is used as a context for their increasing importance to space exploration. Next, a polymer and composite materials‐focused summary of space hazards is discussed for different space environments. Finally, different space applications suitable for electrically conductive polymers and composites are discussed in the context of enabling space exploration and developing new terrestrial technology.

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