NASA to Ignite Moon-Based Fire Test to Rethink Astronaut Safety
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NASA plans the FM2 experiment to ignite four solid-fuel samples on the lunar surface under controlled, habitat-like conditions to study how flames behave in reduced gravity, with cameras and sensors to assess flame growth and spread. The goal is to refine safety standards for future lunar habitats, since flames can behave differently in lunar gravity and high-oxygen environments, and the late-2026 launch could influence material safety and emergency protocols for off-Earth bases.
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