Abstract Space debris is one of the most urgent issues of modern astronautics, which
solution requires a systematic and coordinated efforts of international community. Several …

Whipple shield, a dual-wall system, as well as its improved structures, is widely applied to
defend the hypervelocity impact of space debris (projectile). This paper reviews the studies …

A Whipple shield is a double-plate structure commonly used to protect spacecraft from space
fragments. The space fragments hit the outer plate and break into a debris cloud with …

There is growing momentum, as articulated through the visions of space agencies, to
establish permanent settlements on planetary bodies such as the moon and Mars. One key …

Biofilm growth has been observed in Soviet/Russian (Salyuts and Mir), American (Skylab),
and International (ISS) Space Stations, sometimes jeopardizing key equipment like …

Due to its lightweight and superior energy absorption characteristics, metallic foams are
exceptionally suitable for the protective shielding of spacecraft against debris. The …

Micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) are a key risk for spacecraft damage that could
compromise missions. Detecting and evaluating MMOD damage is therefore a crucial …

Unmanned spacecraft typically require protection only from much smaller orbital debris as
compared to manned missions. This paper presents quantification and comparison of the …

The present paper investigates the dynamic compression and impact behaviour of a new
class of open-cell Ni/Al-hybrid metal foams (nickel strengthened aluminium foams) in …

Research in the area of nanoindentation has gained significant momentum in recent years,
but there are very few books currently available which can educate researchers on the …