NASA | Phase Changes

Phase changes happen when heat is transferred into or out of a substance. By understanding the nature of this heat transfer in different environments and under different circumstances, scientists are able to develop more efficient refrigeration technology. Learn how the science of heat transfer is used to develop new technologies on the International Space Station.

Topics

  • NASA
  • ISS
  • International Space Station
  • heat transfer
  • energy transfer
  • conduction
  • phases of matter
  • phase changes
  • refrigeration
  • cooling system