IIT Madras is actively engaged in a number of space-related research projects, such as the creation of technologies for next infrastructure and space missions. IIT Madras is working on metal foam as part of its larger space research initiatives, even if there isn’t a particular article on the university creating metal foam specifically for the Bharatiya Space Station.
The behavior of metal foams in microgravity settings is being investigated by the Extra-Terrestrial Manufacturing (ExTeM) research group at IIT-Madras. Under the direction of Dr. Sankaran Shanmugam and Neelabh Menaria, this project examines the potential of these lightweight materials to shield structures from impacts. This could be useful in space applications, such as preventing collisions and space debris.
Nevertheless, the reports that are now accessible do not specifically address the Bharatiya Space Station. In general, IIT-Madras is developing technologies for long-term human presence in space, such as resource use and infrastructure construction, which may help future space stations.
Research at the organization covers a broad spectrum of space-related technologies, such as the creation of semiconductor chips for space applications and Martian concrete.
Although IIT Madras conducts research on metal foam for space applications, the studies that are currently available make no explicit reference to its use for the Bharatiya Space Station.
