The proposed composite material will demonstrate excellent multifunctional performance and durability at extreme environments reducing the weight of aeronautic and aerospace vehicle components. Decreasing the weight of a vehicle while improving materials performance will improve vehicle fuel efficiency and safety. The composite materials would be potentially applicable to EDS propellant tanks, Altair propellant tanks, lunar cryogenic storage tanks, Ares V tanks, and satellite propellant tanks. Other space and aerospace applications which require highly tough, low CTE composite matrixes may include space and aerospace structure and engine components and turbine. The proposed composite material will demonstrate excellent multifunctional performance and durability at extreme environments reducing the weight of aeronautic and aerospace vehicle components. Decreasing the weight of a vehicle while improving materials performance will improve vehicle fuel efficiency and safety. The composite materials would be potentially applicable to EDS propellant tanks, Altair propellant tanks, lunar cryogenic storage tanks, Ares V tanks, and satellite propellant tanks. Other space and aerospace applications which require highly tough, low CTE composite matrixes may include space and aerospace structure and engine components and turbine.
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