NASA Tests Webbing for Lunar, Martian Mission Safety
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NASA Tests Webbing for Lunar, Martian Mission Safety

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NASA has reported flammability test results for commercial webbings intended for use in the elevated oxygen environments expected during future lunar and Martian missions. The testing focused on materials that already meet NASA’s standard flammability requirements.

The report details tests performed on a webbing composed of 60% Kevlar®/40% polybenzimidazole (PBI) sourced from Sturges Manufacturing Company, Inc. Specifically, the ‘natural’ version of this webbing was subjected to testing under NASA-STD-6001B Test 1.

The purpose of these tests is to ensure crew safety in environments with higher than normal oxygen concentrations, which are anticipated for habitats and equipment on future missions to the Moon and Mars. The report indicates that the tested webbing passed the flammability requirements as defined by NASA’s standards.

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