NASA’s Revolutionary Shape Memory Alloy Tires Conquer Martian Terrain

Exciting advances in space exploration are underway as NASA tests revolutionary shape memory alloy (SMA) spring tires designed to tackle the harsh terrain of Mars. Developed at NASA Glenn in collaboration with Goodyear, these innovative tires can endure extreme deformation and return to their original shape, unlike traditional metals. Exploring Mars: The Challenge of Mobility [...]

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