The conditions encountered in space travel, exploration and technology deployment present unique challenges to human life and engineering systems. These conditions combine exposure to intense radiation fields, extremes of hot and cold temperatures, and other unique environments not encountered on this planet. The development of materials for ultrahigh temperatures, devices and electronics that can function under strong radiation fluxes, and understanding of the effects of irradiation on human beings has long been a central focus of research underpinning space missions and operations.
Building on UC Berkeley's world-leading expertise, our team conducts
research on materials, chemistry and biology under extreme environments, with the goal to address the broad need for resilient and sustainable technologies that will accelerate flight innovation and space exploration.