Space Structures

Space exploration relies on the structures built to withstand the demands of the mission.
Why ATI

Built for the Forces of Flight

From advanced alloys to finished components, ATI helps manufacturers solve the material challenges that stand between initial designs and historic flights.

Proven Beyond Earth

ATI materials and structural components have supported NASA’s Space Launch System for decades. That’s materials expertise tested where it matters most.

Material to Mission

From alloy development and processing to finished components, ATI brings capabilities across the manufacturing process. That integrated expertise helps turn material performance into hardware ready for takeoff.

Engineering or the Future

Spacecrafts push the boundaries of speed, scale and performance. ATI continues to advance the materials and capabilities needed to build the structures supporting the next generation of space exploration.

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Structural Integrity

Launch puts significant forces on structural materials. ATI 15-5™ combines high strength with improved toughness for demanding structural applications. 
What’s the challenge?

Significant Mechanical Loads

Structural components experience extreme stress during launch and operation. The material needs to withstand those forces while maintaining toughness through the thickness of the component.

ATI Advantage

Engineered for Toughness

ATI 15-5™ is designed for greater toughness than traditional stainless steel, particularly through the thickness of the plate. Carefully controlled competitions and processing help deliver consistent mechanical properties where structural integrity matters. 

Engine Mount Structures

Connecting an engine to a spacecraft takes materials engineered for more than strength alone. ATI 15-5™ and 6230™ provide material options engineered for demanding structural applications. 
What’s the challenge?

Maintaining Connection Under Pressure

Engine attachment points transfer significant forces into the spacecraft structure during launch and operation. The precision and integrity of the connection is critical.

ATI Advantage

Built for Manufacturing

ATI 15-5™ and 6230™ combine the performance required for critical structural components with the machinability and consistency manufacturers need to produce precise parts.

Precision That Performs

Space structures demand more than strong materials. They demand material that can be consistently machined, formed and finished to the specifications of critical hardware.
What’s the challenge?

Material Consistency

Structural components often require tight tolerances and complex machining or forming. Variations in quality or machinability can create challenges downstream.

ATI Advantage

Made to Machine

ATI materials are valued by manufacturers for their machining capabilities, cutting and forming characteristics. They help them move from material to finished component with greater ease, consistency and confidence.