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Overview
 NASA's Materials Science research program seeks to understand the relationships among the processing, structure, and properties of all types of materials such as metals and alloys, glasses and ceramics, electronics materials, and polymers. Scientists look at these relationships to understand how to improve processing techniques and control defects when materials are manufactured here on Earth. The space environment provides a unique opportunity to better understand how gravity-driven phenomena affect the solidification and crystal growth of materials. The flight research program, coupled with extensive ground-based research, continues to answer fundamental questions about materials processing. Our objective is to optimize processing of materials today and create innovative materials with enhanced properties for the future.
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