Abstract: The NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) electrostatic levitation (ESL) laboratory has a long history…
Author: New NASA STI
The Near-Earth Meteoroid Flux, Speed Distribution, and Uncertainty
Abstract: Meteoroids are known to pose a threat to spacecraft; they can puncture components, disturb spacecraft…
Primary Dendrite Arm Spacing and Trunk Diameter in Al-7-Weight-Percentage Si Alloy Directionally Solidified Aboard the International Space Station
Abstract: Under a NASA-ESA collaborative research project, three Al-7-weight-percentage Si samples (MICAST-6, MICAST-7 and MICAST 2-12)…
Overview of the Life Science Glovebox (LSG) Facility and the Research Performed in the LSG
Abstract: The Life Science Glovebox (LSG) is a rack facility currently under development with a projected…
Materials Science Research Rack Onboard the International Space Station
Abstract: The Materials Science Research Rack (MSRR) is a research facility developed under a cooperative research…
Overview of the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) Facility and the Research Performed in the MSG
Abstract: The Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) is a rack facility aboard the International Space Station (ISS)…
Conducting Research on the International Space Station using the EXPRESS Rack Facilities
Abstract: Eight "Expedite the Processing of Experiments to Space Station" (EXPRESS) Rack facilities are located within…
NASA’s Space Launch System: A Transformative Capability for Exploration
Abstract: Currently making rapid progress toward first launch in 2018, NASA's exploration-class Space Launch System (SLS)…
Investigation of Desiccants and CO2 Sorbents for Advanced Exploration Systems 2015-2016
Abstract: Advanced Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) design is critical for human space flight…
Application of Design of Experiments and Surrogate Modeling within the NASA Advanced Concepts Office, Earth-to-Orbit Design Process
Abstract: Decisions made during early conceptual design have a large impact upon the expected life-cycle cost…