Space, especially the near-space frontier, is becoming increasingly important to world powers. The space domain is integral to the military, politics, civilian life, and science. Much research and development work is being done to improve space propulsion technologies. Materials are a key element of those technologies.
This webinar presents an overview of the state-of-the-art of materials science for space propulsion technologies, specifically addressing the following:
- Chemical Propulsion Technologies
- Electric Propulsion Technologies
- Nuclear Propulsion Technologies
- Nonpropellant-Based Propulsion Technologies
Additionally, this webinar will provide an overview of projects being worked by key funding agencies engaged in the development of space propulsion and associated materials. Such agencies include, but are not limited to, the following:
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- U.S. Space Force
- U.S. Air Force
- Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
- U.S. Navy
- Foreign space agencies