NASA NTRS · 19770000240
The processing of materials in outer space
Abstract
Zero-gravity environment may lead to fabrication of new and improved materials. According to comprehensive study of application of this promising technology to superconducting and electrical contact materials, outer space processing could improve microstructure and homogeneity of many single and multicomponent systems formed from solidification of fluid phases. New structures that are impossible to form terrestrially may also be accessible in space environment.
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Gelles, S. H., Colling, E. W.. 1977-09-01. The processing of materials in outer space. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19770000240
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