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Going the Distance for In-Space Manufacturing

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The future of long-duration deep space travel hinges on solving many problems related to microgravity, a unique environment that determines how humans will have to adapt to life and work far from Earth. 

At the School of Engineering, Research Assistant Professor Jannatun Nawer, EG06, EG18, is working closely with her Ph.D. advisor and Professor of Mechanical Engineering Doug Matson to contribute solutions that will help with one of those problems: in-space manufacturing. 

The Tufts engineers are developing new alloys—metals made by combining two or more metallic elements—that could help future astronauts repair their equipment and fabricate new parts. The Tufts research is funded by NASA.

Period15 Nov 2024

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  • TitleGoing the Distance for In-Space Manufacturing
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletTufts Now
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    Date15/11/24
    DescriptionThe future of long-duration deep space travel hinges on solving many problems related to microgravity, a unique environment that determines how humans will have to adapt to life and work far from Earth. 

    At the School of Engineering, Research Assistant Professor Jannatun Nawer, EG06, EG18, is working closely with her Ph.D. advisor and Professor of Mechanical Engineering Doug Matson to contribute solutions that will help with one of those problems: in-space manufacturing. 

    The Tufts engineers are developing new alloys—metals made by combining two or more metallic elements—that could help future astronauts repair their equipment and fabricate new parts. The Tufts research is funded by NASA.
    Producer/AuthorLaura Ferguson
    URLhttps://now.tufts.edu/2024/11/15/going-distance-space-manufacturing
    PersonsJannatun Nawer
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