CANDLE FLAMES IN MICROGRAVITY

The goal of this NASA project is to consider the process of combustion—as epitomized by candles—in environments with very little gravity (microgravity). Above are two images of "a candle flame in Earth's gravity (left) and microgravity (right) showing that difference in the processes of combustion in microgravity". The knowledge acquired from studying the physical and chemical properties of burning candles in space can help us use and control combustion more efficiently, and solve combustion-related problems in space and on earth.

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