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Outgassing Test Facility Brings New Materials into Space Industry
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
Industry In 2013, the Goddard Space Flight Center Outgassing Laboratory tested four varieties of Windform fiber-reinforced polyimides for their manufacturer, CRP USA, headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina. The lab found that the materials, which are used for 3D printing, met NASA_s standards for low outgassing. As a result, the company entered the space business, where it has found around a dozen clients. High strength and temperature resistance are among the materials_ advantages for space applications.