EP#12 - Materials Science for Space Protection

EP#12 - Materials Science for Space Protection

Author: Goodfellow Podcasts August 29, 2025 Duration: 29:30
This episode explores the critical challenges of safeguarding spacecraft from micrometeoroids and orbital debris. Join host Mark Daniels along with Adam Sells and Dr. Aphrodite Tomou as they delve into current materials like aluminium alloys and composites, discuss essential characterisation techniques, and look to the future with innovations such as self-healing composites. This episode highlights the vital role of materials science, design, and international cooperation in ensuring the sust...

Tune into Innovation discussed by Goodfellow for a monthly deep dive into the substances and structures shaping our future. This isn't just about abstract science; it's where the latest breakthroughs in materials become tangible, influencing everything from the cars we drive to the ways we treat disease. Each episode gathers a panel of experts to unpack recent news, dissect emerging products, and explore the real-world implications of innovations spanning nanotechnology, space exploration, medical devices, and automotive technology. The conversation is grounded and accessible, designed for anyone curious about the engineered world around them. Produced by Goodfellow Podcasts, this series builds on a legacy of expertise formerly known as Materials Inside, continuing to connect complex ideas with practical understanding. Have a burning question about a new composite or a revolutionary alloy? The hosts welcome your curiosity, making each discussion a dynamic exchange. For thoughtful explorations at the intersection of science and technology, this podcast serves as an essential monthly briefing.
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EP 30. Batteries - From Lithium-Ion to Zink-Carbon and Thermal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:42
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EP 29. Women in Science [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:56
Goodfellow proudly celebrates women in science all year round. Aphrodite Tomou, Goodfellow's technical manager, takes over the episode in a bid to celebrate women in science. Aphrodite is joined by some of the other amaz…
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Ep 22. Kapton® – From Aerospace to Theatre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Ep 21. Season Two Introduction – A Chat with the Team [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:09
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