• Title: Lightweight Matters: Journey to the Sun Bolstered by Light Metals
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• Volume: Vol. 76, No. 6
• Year: 2018
• No. Pages: 1
• Description: The Parker Solar Probe, launched on August 12, 2018, began a journey that will bring it closer to the Sun than any mission before in order to provide close-up observations of the Sun’s corona and solar wind, which will address unsolved scientific questions. This article looks at the use of lightweight materials — including titanium, aluminum, and composites — that have been used in the construction of the spacecraft to make the journey possible.
• Companies Mentioned: NASA
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