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Silicon Solar Cells

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Converts solar energy into electricity, highly efficient, used in solar panels.

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Titanium Alloys

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High strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion-resistant, used in engines and structural components.

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Composite Materials

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Light weight, high tensile strength, used in payload fairings and heat shields.

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Aerogel

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Low density, highly insulating, used for thermal insulation and capturing space dust.

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Ceramics

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High melting point, brittle, used in heat-resistant components and coatings.

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Beryllium

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Lightweight, high melting point, used in mirror substrates for telescopes and optical systems.

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Aluminum Alloys

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Light weight, high strength, used in spacecraft structure and body.

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Thermal Protection Systems

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Protects against extreme temperatures, ablative materials can shield during reentry.

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Polymers

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Flexible, can be insulating, used in seals, gaskets, and insulation.

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Liquid Hydrogen

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Low density, high energy yield as fuel, used as propellant in rocket engines.

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Silver

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High thermal and electrical conductivity, used in thermal control coatings and conductive adhesives.

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Nickel-Hydrogen Batteries

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High energy density, long cycle life, used for spacecraft power storage.

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Graphene

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Exceptionally strong, highly conductive, used in novel electronic and structural applications.

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Gold

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Highly reflective, inert, used for thermal radiation shields and electrical connectors.

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Quartz Fiber

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High tensile strength, low thermal expansion, used in heat shield and thermal insulation applications.

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