What experiment did Hermaszewski conduct in space?
Scientific Experiment
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Military Experiment
Space Tourism
Answer
Scientific Experiment: In outer space, the absence of convection in low gravity environments leads to unique crystal growth. To study this phenomenon, Hermaszewski conducted an experiment where he melted Indium Antimonide in space and let it recrystallize to study how it influences the semiconductor industry on Earth. The findings proved vital in advancements of solar cells, light-emitting diodes, detectors, and microelectronics.
Reach for the Stars: A Quiz on Mirosław Hermaszewski, Poland's Pioneer Cosmonaut
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