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Space Materials Database
Comprehensive catalog of materials used in spacecraft construction -- metals, composites, ceramics, polymers, thermal systems, shielding, and coatings for aerospace engineers.
28
Total Materials
7
Categories
6
Excellent Rad. Resistance
5
Extreme Temp (>1000 C)
28 of 28 materials
Temp: -269 to 1700 C
Good
Temp: -269 to 150 C
Moderate
Temp: -269 to 177 C
Moderate
Temp: -180 to 260 C
Good
Temp: -269 to 600 C
Low
Temp: -196 to 350 C
Good
Temp: -180 to 260 C
Good
Temp: -269 to 1100 C
Moderate
Temp: -269 to 500 C
Excellent
Temp: -269 to 500 C
Excellent
Temp: -100 to 120 C
Excellent
Temp: -253 to 700 C
Good
Temp: -269 to 230 C
Moderate
Temp: -269 to 400 C
Good
Temp: -196 to 180 C
Moderate
Temp: -80 to 480 C
Moderate
Temp: -269 to 300 C
Good
Temp: -196 to 180 C
Moderate
Temp: -65 to 260 C
Good
Temp: -40 to 120 C
Moderate
Temp: -200 to 260 C
Low
Temp: -200 to 650 C
Moderate
Temp: -269 to 1600 C
Excellent
Temp: -150 to 130 C
Excellent
Temp: -269 to 2500 C
Excellent
Temp: -269 to 400 C
Good
Temp: -196 to 230 C
Moderate
Temp: -100 to 1500 C
Good
Material Category Overview
Metals
Load-bearing structures, fasteners, and propulsion hardware. Flight-proven with extensive databases.
Composites
High-performance fiber-reinforced materials for lightweight structures and sandwich panels.
Ceramics
Ultra-high-temperature materials for thermal protection, optical systems, and electrical insulation.
Polymers
Films, fibers, and engineering plastics for insulation, seals, and flexible components.
Thermal Materials
Passive thermal control systems including insulation, aerogels, and phase change materials.
Shielding
Radiation protection materials for crew safety, electronics, and deep-space missions.
Coatings
Surface treatments for thermal control, optical performance, and environmental protection.
Data compiled from manufacturer datasheets, NASA MAPTIS database, ESA ECSS standards, and MIL-HDBK-5 / MMPDS. Properties are nominal values; consult specifications for mission-critical applications.