Testing of NASA LaRC materials under MISSE 6 and MISSE 7 missions

Narasimha S. Prasad

doi:10.1117/12.828554

9 September 2009 Testing of NASA LaRC materials under MISSE 6 and MISSE 7 missions

Narasimha S. Prasad

Proceedings Volume 7467, Nanophotonics and Macrophotonics for Space Environments III; 74670E (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.828554
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2009, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The objective of the Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) is to study the performance of novel materials when subjected to the synergistic effects of the harsh space environment for several months. MISSE missions provide an opportunity for developing space qualifiable materials. Two lasers and a few optical components from NASA Lnagley Research Center (LaRC) were included in the MISSE 6 mission for long term exposure. MISSE 6 items were characterized and packed inside a ruggedized Passive Experiment Container (PEC) that resembles a suitcase. The PEC was tested for survivability due to launch conditions. MISSE 6 was transported to the international Space Station (ISS) via STS 123 on March 11. 2008. The astronauts successfully attached the PEC to external handrails of the ISS and opened the PEC for long term exposure to the space environment. The current plan is to bring the MISSE 6 PEC back to the Earth via STS 128 mission scheduled for launch in August 2009. Currently, preparations for launching the MISSE 7 mission are progressing. Laser and lidar components assembled on a flight-worthy platform are included from NASA LaRC. MISSE 7 launch is scheduled to be launched on STS 129 mission. This paper will briefly review recent efforts on MISSE 6 and MISSE 7 missions at NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC).

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Narasimha S. Prasad "Testing of NASA LaRC materials under MISSE 6 and MISSE 7 missions", Proc. SPIE 7467, Nanophotonics and Macrophotonics for Space Environments III, 74670E (9 September 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.828554

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