NASA Science Editing Team
January 29, 2025
Did you know that NASA is conducting groundbreaking research in spaces related to materials such as metal, foam, and crystals? This study could lead to the next -generation technology that gives profits to deep -sea exploring and mankind.
The six studies conducted by scientists at the International Space Station show six researchs that have a significant impact on future space travel and can improve products widely used on the earth.
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Progress of structure by liquid metal and repair technology
Researchers are considering the effects of micro gravity for liquid metals formed between gravel. This is a technology used to combine materials at a temperature exceeding 450 degrees. The aluminum alloy of the universe (brain) is experimented with the International Space Station.
In the universe, you can use a dashing to build the vehicles, habitats, and other systems required for space missions and repair them if they are damaged. Advanced technology discovered in space may be used for structure and restoration on the earth.
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Improvement of materials used for powerful lasers
Another study of the space station is to consider the growth of semiconductor crystals based on Serenide Zinc (ZNSE) in micro -gravity. ZNSE is an important semiconductor used on the earth for optical and infrared lasers.
Researchers investigate the effects of micro gravity on the growth of these crystals, and compare the results as the result of growing on the earth. By understanding the effects of micro gravity on the growth of crystals, a door to expand the commercial use of space can be opened.
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Research on how to make more powerful metals
Metal alloys created by combining two or more metal elements are used for everything, from hardware to kitchen equipment, cars, and space stations themselves. The alloy is created by cooling until the liquid metal becomes solid.
Space Station researchers are investigating how metal alloys have melted and formed in a small gravity environment. The purpose is to repair or bond the two different materials, but this experiment considers casting or molding objects from the liquid metal. In metal casting, the solid grows by forming millions of snow fragments, called dendrites, and forming a crystal. The shape of the dendritic projection affects the strength of the metal alloy.
The survey results are expected to have a significant impact on our ability to produce metal with a larger strength in both space and earth use.
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Explore the stability and mechanism of foam and cheerful liquid
It is another important NASA survey to study how foam and cheerful liquid evolves with micro -gravity over time. These experiments provide guidance to control the flow and separation of cheerful liquids. This knowledge is important for future space exploration to Mars and developing water recovery and recycling equipment.
On the earth, foam is found in everything, from food, cosmetics to paper and oil. Understanding these stability and mechanism is important for sustainable, efficient processes and improved materials.
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Improvement of performance and reduced cost of “super glass”
Scientists are conducting experiments on superceded metal oxides (spatial soil and rocks) in order to better understand how molten substances can be processed by micro -gravity. The production of new products in the universe is important for long -term efforts to develop habitats on the universe and other planets. You need to use resources available in space, such as soil and rocks.
Data from research also has a wide range of effects on the earth. It helps to improve performance and reduce the cost of materials used to produce mobile phone displays, lasers, and glass.
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We will promote 3D printing and manufacturing through “Soft Matter” research
In Mars and space exploration beyond it, astronauts need to be able to build new devices and materials in the universe. To achieve this, the Space Station researchers conducted many experiments to examine the actions of colloids or “software” in a small gravity environment.
In this study, there are various uses on the earth, such as the development of chemical energy, improving communication technology, and strengthening photonic materials used for light control and operation.
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Investigations are possible by discovering pioneering scientific science in NASA’s biological and physical science departments and conducting surveys on the earth using the space environment. By studying biological and physical phenomena under extreme conditions, researchers also benefit the life on the earth, at the same time, is the basics necessary to stay farther and stay in the universe for a long time. You can advance scientific knowledge.
