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6 NASA Experiments on Materials, Benefitting Space and Earth

The article from NASA's Science website discusses six experiments focused on materials science that are designed to benefit both space exploration and life on Earth. These experiments include: 1) Advanced Colloids Experiment-Temperature Controlled which studies colloids to improve product stability and shelf life; 2) Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures) aimed at enhancing water recycling systems in space; 3) Electrostatic Levitation Furnace (ELF) for studying how materials behave at high temperatures in microgravity, potentially leading to new materials for aerospace applications; 4) Materials Science Laboratory (MSL) which examines the solidification of metals and alloys to improve manufacturing processes; 5) Selective Optical Diagnostics Instrument (SODI) to understand diffusion in liquids, which could lead to better drug delivery systems; and 6) Solidification Using a Baffle in Sealed Ampoules (SUBSA) to investigate crystal growth for applications in electronics and solar cells. These experiments not only aim to solve challenges in space travel but also have potential applications in industries like pharmaceuticals, electronics, and manufacturing on Earth.

Read the Full NASA Article at:
[ https://science.nasa.gov/science-research/biological-physical-sciences/6-nasa-experiments-on-materials-benefitting-space-and-earth/ ]