Introduction In the ever-evolving world of aerospace engineering, materials capable of withstanding extreme conditions are at the forefront of innovation. Among these cutting-edge materials are ultra-high temperature materials (UHTM) and ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTC), which possess remarkable properties that are essential for the development of next-generation aerospace technologies. These materials …

Introduction The future of space exploration is an exciting frontier, with plans for humans to journey further into the cosmos than ever before. NASA’s Artemis program, in collaboration with international space agencies, envisions an orbiting lunar space station (Gateway) to support lunar landings by 2024, followed by the establishment of …