The solar sail uses a novel boom system made of flexible polymer and carbon fiber materials that can be rolled up. Credit: NASA NASA fully deployed its Advanced Composite Solar Sail System on Aug. 29 ...

NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) can be seen with the naked eye as it orbits Earth, and can be tracked with a helpful app. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

The Electron rocket will deploy an innovative satellite designed to test new deployable structures and materials technologies for solar sail propulsion systems, paving the way for sunlight to power ...

NASA is developing new deployable structures and materials technologies for solar sail propulsion systems destined for future low-cost deep space missions. Just as a sailboat is powered by wind in a ...

Led by Dave Levie and Richard Baynham, Advanced Composites is a manufacturer and supplier of composite centralizers and other composite products used primarily in downhole oilfield applications. Its ...

Composite materials are redefining what is possible in space exploration. Their high strength, light weight and versatility make them indispensable in current and future space missions. NASA’s Artemis ...

Composite repair systems have emerged as a vital strategy for restoring the integrity of steel pipelines compromised by corrosion and mechanical damage. These systems utilise advanced composite ...

Accudyne Systems’ automated fiber placement system at Rolls Royce while Airborne has developed numerous pick and place solutions to aid in cutting, kitting and preforming operations. Photo Credit: ...

Many industrial designers know that composites can be used to enhance traditional materials like wood and metal to create lighter weight yet stronger substitutes. Unusually strong composites are ...

Ottawa, Nov. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global advanced composite materials market size was valued at USD 45.39 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 49.22 billion in 2026 and ...

MESA, Ariz. — Boeing on Monday opened a new $150 million facility in Mesa, Arizona for producing advanced composite components for future combat aircraft programs, which is set to become fully ...