NASA has yet again decided to tap into the power of the crowd in order to come up with ways to design a better and more durable space suit.
The world's leading space agency is asking contest entrants to create a test that is capable of simulating the level of fiber degradation that is associated with exposure to the lunar atmosphere. The results will have to detail all damage -- including cuts, tears and color changes -- to the materials, and will also have to spell out the size and volume of particles that will be able to infiltrate the garment.
Space suits go through a lot of abrasion and wear-and-tear over the course of a space mission, so with NASA's eyes trained on a mission to Mars, it has become necessary to come up with next-generation space suits. What better way to do it than to make use of the brain power available on our own planet?
Crowdsourced Martian Space Suits
This NASA Contest is Looking For Martian Space Suit Designs
Trend Themes
1. Crowdsourced Space Technology - The trend of crowdsourcing is being applied to the development of space suits, allowing for a wider range of innovative designs and ideas.
2. Durable Material Testing - The need for durable materials in space suits has led to the trend of creating tests that simulate the degradation caused by exposure to harsh environments.
3. Next-generation Space Suits - The trend of developing next-generation space suits is driven by the goal of improving durability and functionality for future space missions, especially Mars exploration.
Industry Implications
1. Aerospace - The aerospace industry can leverage the trend of crowdsourcing to gather innovative ideas and designs for space suits.
2. Textile Manufacturing - The textile manufacturing industry can see disruptive innovation opportunities by developing durable materials that meet the demands of space suit testing.
3. Space Exploration - The space exploration industry stands to benefit from the development of next-generation space suits, which will enhance mission capabilities and astronaut safety.