Andrews Powder Coating, Inc. supports American leadership in space through high-performance surface engineering as part of NASA’s “Ignition” policy. The company is transitioning the aerospace industry from legacy liquid-based paints to 100% solids powder coatings designed for lunar exploration and commercial spaceflight.
Combating Atomic Oxygen (AO) and LEO Corrosion
In Low Earth Orbit (LEO), spacecraft face degradation from atomic oxygen (monatomic oxygen). Andrews Powder Coating, Inc., engineers specialized formulations to mitigate:
- Hyperthermal Oxidation: Protecting substrates from 5eV oxygen atom impacts.
- Thermal Cycling: Maintaining structural integrity across extreme temperature gradients.
- Outgassing: Utilizing 100% solids technology to ensure vacuum stability. Safe for human inhabitants, critical power supplies and precision instrumentation.
Supporting the Artemis Generation and Deep Space Missions
With NASA’s return to the Moon and the establishment of permanent lunar bases, the company’s mission-critical coatings provide:
- Microgravity Manufacturing Support: Durable finishes for orbital factories and bioscience labs.
- Thermal Control: Optimized emissivity and UV resistance for deep-space environments.
- Sustainable Protection: Environmentally conscious, VOC-free alternatives to traditional solvent-based coatings.
