Category: Space Policy

Montanuniversität Leoben highlights its research in Space

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On 8th November 2023, the Montanuniversität Leoben hosted a special event to introduce its research and development strategy for Science in Space in collaboration with the European Space Agency. The new rector, Professor Peter Moser, stressed the necessity for new materials as humankind ventures further into space. Professor Moser also mentioned the extreme conditions of … Continue reading Montanuniversität Leoben highlights its research in Space

NewScientist highlights our work on Space Materials

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The British science magazine New Scientist -- a world-class prestigious publisher of scientific news communication -- is bringing a very interesting story coverage on our recent preprint "Radiation-resistant aluminium alloy for space missions in the extreme environment of the solar system". In their article entitled "Aluminium alloy could boost spacecraft radiation shielding 100-fold", Alex Wilkins … Continue reading NewScientist highlights our work on Space Materials

Nanocrystalline lightweight alloys for space exploration

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We continue in our saga aiming at finding better radiation-resistant materials for applications in the extreme environment of the solar system. I am delighted to introduce you our new paper that was led by Patrick Willenshofer (another genius from Montanuniversitaet Leoben). In this paper, we introduce a revolutionary nanocrystalline crossover aluminium alloy that scored the … Continue reading Nanocrystalline lightweight alloys for space exploration

The solar system as a new frontier for materials at extremes

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Sharing my new seminar slides with the community on the challenges to design and evaluate new materials for extraterrestrial applications! This research has been only possible via an international collaboration with the brilliant metallurgy minds present at the Montanuniversität Leoben! Super interesting new works coming very very soon! Available at the ResearchGate! (LA-UR-22-23107) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359771021_The_solar_system_as_a_new_frontier_for_materials_at_extremes

On “alien technology” and materials science

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We should be categorical here: the question if we are alone in the Universe remains yet unanswered. Nevertheless, several government bodies are now publicizing the issue with enormous coverage by the mass-media, and these facts has also motivated my attention to the problem from a scientific perspective. In a recent public report, the US intelligence … Continue reading On “alien technology” and materials science

Space detective talks powerful tools of her trade on Feb. 8

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Source: Space detective talks powerful tools of her trade on Feb. 8 How did the Mars Odyssey orbiter identify the elements present on Mars? How do scientists understand not only what planet’s environment is like now, but also what it was in the ancient past? The answer: By detecting gamma rays. Monday, Feb. 8, 5:30–7 … Continue reading Space detective talks powerful tools of her trade on Feb. 8