The Office of Biological and Physical Research (OBPR) is moving aggressively to align programs, projects, and products with the vision for space exploration. Research in advanced materials is a critical element in meeting exploration goals. Research in low gravity materials science in OBPR is being focused on top priority needs in support of exploration: 1) Space Radiation Shielding; 2) In Situ Resource Utilization; 3) In Situ Fabrication and Repair; 4) Materials Science for Spacecraft and Propulsion Systems; 5) Materials Science for Advanced Life Support Systems. Roles and responsibilities in low gravity materials research for exploration between OBPR and the Office of Exploration Systems are evolving.
Strategic Research Directions In Microgravity Materials Science
Transformational Space Launch and Operations Technology Conference ; 2004 ; Washington, DC, United States
2004-01-01
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English
STRATEGIC RESEARCH DIRECTIONS IN MICROGRAVITY MATERIALS SCIENCE
British Library Conference Proceedings | 2004
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