NASA is launching a new initiative dedicated to space exploration and research. The Space Technology Research Institutes (STRI) will be composed of multiple universities forming two institutes: one dedicated to researching biological engineering in space, and one dedicated to the development of next-generational materials. Most recently, Florida State University's High-Performance Materials Institute (HPMI) and the Florida A&M University–Florida State University College of Engineering have joined the initiative. In particular, the institute will work on the development of carbon nanotube-based structural materials that can be used to create vehicles, power systems and even habitats for use in missions to the moon and Mars, for example. Read more at 3DPrint.com: http://3dprint.com/172956/florida-in...pace-research/