Building on the moon is a challenge we have yet to fully grasp. Plenty of projects have grandiose plans, from using blood, ...

Heat-shielding tiles on the space shuttle were made from ceramics, for example. Now researchers have used a 3D printer to make customized ceramic parts that have also overcome the Achilles’ heel ...

Space age ceramics are aviation’s new cup of tea. ... For example, it will allow designers to reduce the size of the engine’s main shaft and cut engine weight further.

Fine Ceramics and Space Exploration. 1mo. The Japanese asteroid probe Hayabusa was the first of its kind to successfully bring back sample materials from an asteroid.

The limited edition UR-230 Polaris showcases proprietary white ceramic-fiberglass composite that is straight out of Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey." ...

Research area examples include materials that enable or enhance space operations; materials processing off planet; and materials analysis and characterization. Researchers are currently studying the ...

Throw Ceramics did likewise at the start of the year, with rental space and classes. Other outlets offer paint-your-own-pottery options. To Galloway, these newer outlets are opening and succeeding ...