Chain Mail Fabric is being eyed by the US NASA as a potential material for clothing of the Astronauts. This fabric prototype is undergoing development by NASA engineers who are looking for potential clothing that could protect the astronauts in their space travels. However, one look at the fabric would remind one the armor used in ancient battles.

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In the very recent report by Space, the Chain Mail fabric is made by putting together a series of articulated metallic tiles. The fabric has features that can reflect light on one side, while the other side absorbs light. Hence, the fabric has the ability to regulate temperature. Aside from this, the material is durable enough and flexible to withstand harsh extraterrestrial environments.

At the same time, Universetoday reported that NASA's chain mail fabric is not only intended for clothing but also to give protection to spaceships and deployable devices. How is this made possible? Well, thanks to the idea of Polit Casillas, one of NASA's systems engineer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Using 3-D printing technology, the chain mail fabric was woven in a manner that it can be folded and can change shape immediately.

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Now NASA is even better prepared for deep space missions with the chain mail fabric that serves various important functions. These are foldability and tensile strength, ability to reflect light and manage heat and thermal control. In addition, the chain mail fabric will be used to cover large antennas, the spacecraft itself and other instruments from space hazards like meteorites and more.

It looks like an armor of the great warriors of yore that shield them from the swords and arrows. However, the new chain mail fabric will give astronauts advanced shields in combating the hazards of outer space. Stay tuned to Telegiz for more update.