SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 1, 2025Interesting Engineering

Superhero self-healing polymer can protect satellites from fast-flying space debris

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The self-healing polymer developed by Texas A&M scientists liquefies on impact and reforms its shape, potentially protecting spacecraft from high-speed space debris in low Earth orbit and revolutionizing space vehicle design.

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