A variety of materials consisting of polyimides, polyethylene terephthalates (PETs), fiber reinforced polymers, and polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) were on the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE)-16. Samples on the side of the ISS pointing in the direction of the spacecraft’s motion (the ram direction) were observed for effects due to atomic oxygen (AO). The erosion yield of select materials from MISSE-16 is reported, as well as their variation in surface roughness due to AO erosion. Trade names and trademarks are used in this paper for identification only. Their usage does not constitute an official endorsement, either expressed or implied, by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.


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    Title :

    Atomic Oxygen Impacts on Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE)-16 flight Samples


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    Conference:

    2nd International Orbital Debris Conference ; 2023 ; Sugar Land, TX, US


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English