EP#12 - Materials Science for Space Protection

This episode explores the critical challenges of safeguarding spacecraft from micrometeoroids and orbital debris. Join host Mark Daniels along with Adam Sells and Dr. Aphrodite Tomou as they delve into current materials like aluminium alloys and composites, discuss essential characterisation techniques, and look to the future with innovations such as self-healing composites. This episode highlights the vital role of materials science, design, and international cooperation in ensuring the sust...