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Under the Microscope: NASA-Made Material for Moon Manufacturing

Under the Microscope: NASA-Made Material for Moon Manufacturing

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Photos taken using a microscope reveal the colorful, kaleidoscope-like crystal structure of a new NASA-made material that could be used for manufacturing during future space missions. Developed at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, the material could be created directly on the Moon or Mars, allowing NASA to pack fewer supplies — saving weight and […]

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