Advancements in composites materials and manufacturing supports the future of space exploration as well as national competitiveness needs. NASA research and development efforts in composites materials over the past 25 years has been well integrated across the TRL spectrum. NASA is seeking to take advantage of spacecraft applications that would benefit from substantial weight savings and important cost savings compared to traditional state of the art materials. This presentation examines past and present NASA R&D efforts, together with the technical and cultural barriers, and future directions of research and innovation.

NASA composites technology: A chronicle

ACS Fall 2021

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