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Program 15, Episode 305

How It Works

NASA has a long and significant history of materials technology development. With an impressive list including new lubricants, lightweight alloys, high-performance and electronic polymers, adhesives, sealants, composites and other materials, many of these are in products we use every day.


NASA is developing materials that are 100 times stronger than steel at one-sixth the weight. And manufacturing biologically inspired materials that will self-repair when damaged are on the horizon.

Advanced materials are becoming so strong and lightweight they can even stop a bullet and save your life.

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