Design and Testing of Advanced Composites and Coatings for Radiation Environment Shielding Applicable to Crew Vehicles, Habitats, and Avionics (ACCRES)

Completed TRL 2 (started at 2, targeting 5)

Description

Develop durable materials suitable for shielding habitation modules using vacuum plasma spray, graded composite manufacture, and protective coatings for composites.

Benefits

Lightweight, multipurpose materials with proven durability in the space environment for future exploration missions.

Details

Technology area	Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems, and Manufacturing > Materials > Materials for Extreme Environments
Program	Center Independent Research & Development: MSFC IRAD (MSFC IRAD)
Lead organization	Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL
Start date	2020-05-01
End date	2021-09-30

Project contacts

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Miria M Finckenor — miria.finckenor@nasa.gov
Subhayu Sen — subhayu.sen@nasa.gov
John Scott S O'dell

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