To demonstrate potential scientific and commercial merits of manufacturing exotic optical fibers in space, a private company is working with NASA on an investigation headed to the International Space Station on the next Dragon cargo ship. Matthew Napoli, vice president of In-Space Operations for Made In Space, explains how the Optical Fiber Production in Microgravity investigation could lead to the production of materials with better properties, setting the stage for large scale manufacturing of high-quality fiber in space.
ISS R&D Conference 2021
This past year has definitely been a year filled with challenges. To overcome challenges, we must work together, and this year’s theme is about partnering to achieve the transformation needed to address the many challenges we face today—both here on Earth and as we advance our exploration goals to the Moon and beyond.
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