NASA Technical Publication: Can you weld on Mars?

[Jon]

Can you weld on Mars? I'm uh, asking for a friend.

In this publication, NASA researchers examine the feasibility of arc welding on Mars. Welds were performed in a simulated Martian atmosphere, then analyzed with a variety of methods.

Full publication: Mars Atmosphere Effects on Arc Welds: Phase 1











Full publication: Mars Atmosphere Effects on Arc Welds: Phase 1

Previously:

NASA technical standard document: Crimping, Interconnecting Cables, Harnesses, Wiring
NASA Tire Assault Vehicle (TAV), made from a German World War II tank model
NASA fastener design manual
astronaut loses $100,000 tool bag during spacewalk
International Space Station tools
English/metric measurement error in the Mars Climate Orbiter