Recent Publications
This is a selection of recent technical publications authored or co-authored by branch members.
Outgassing Database
This database is a compilation of outgassing data of materials intended for spacecraft use, superseding NASA Reference Publication 1124, Revision 3, September 1993. The materials in this database have been tested per American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Test Method E 595-77/84/90, "Total Mass Loss (TML) and Collected Volatile Condensable Materials (CVCM) from Outgassing in a Vacuum Environment".
Memos
This is a collection of memos documenting Materials Engineering Branch testing, analysis, recommendations, and approvals, primarily in support of GSFC flight hardware development. A database of these memos can be found in the Memo Bank, and to request a copy of a memo, please contact us using our contact form.
Materials TIPs (Technical Information Papers)
This is an internal collection of "lessons learned" from the engineers, scientists, and technicians who have served in the Materials Engineering Branch. To request TIPs for specific materials topics, please contact us using our contact form.