New NASA Technology Mimics Extreme Cold of the Lunar Night
6 May 2026, 14:00 GMT
By Heather Roe
Topic: General
Source URL: https://www.nasa.gov/general/nasa-technology-mimics-extreme-lunar-night/
As NASA looks to explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond, researchers must develop materials capable of withstanding the extreme temperatures found in space and on other planets and their moons. In frigid conditions, rubber can shatter like glass, circuit boards may fail, and electrical connections can freeze and fracture. Gaining a deeper understanding of how