Megan Conniff

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BY: Megan Conniff The global advanced materials market is poised for significant growth, with its value projected to rise from $70.4 billion in 2024 to approximately $133.4 billion by 2034, according to a March 2025 market report. This expansion reflects rising demand for lightweight, durable, and energy-efficient materials across industries, particularly as companies focus on sustainability and performance enhancement.

Lockheed Martin has proposed a contract to NASA for the Mars mission that will follow the Perseverance rover, which will collect samples to bring back to Earth with the goal of finding evidence of past life and information on surviving on Mars. The proposal aims to streamline operations by reducing mass with a simplified architecture and smaller lander craft. Read our write-up about the proposed solution that could cut costs by almost $4 billion.