A recent study describes a novel thermal control system using a lightweight multifunctional nanobarrier structure (MFNS) that could revolutionize how thermal control is managed in spacecraft.
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According to research conducted by the University of Surrey and Airbus Defence and Space, a “space skin” might help protect spacecraft and satellites from intense solar radiation while also storing energy for future use in the craft’s mission.