NASA NTRS · 19720023236
European technology on composite materials
Abstract
The following advanced composite materials were evaluated for future space shuttle applications: (1) Carbon and boron fiber composites using epoxy and polyimide as resins for stringer and skin panels: (2) high pressure steel tanks where the cylindrical part is reinforced by carbon fiber; and (3) an orbiter cargo door in boron fiber and polyimide resin.
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Fray, J., Kitchenside, A. W., Cools, J. J., Hanselmann, C. P. H., Jonke, R. J.. 1972-07-01. European technology on composite materials. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19720023236
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