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Composite molding compound replaces Invar for lightweight small satellite structures.
- Source :
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CompositesWorld . Nov2023, Vol. 9 Issue 11, p22-26. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The article discusses the increasing demand in the space industry for lightweight small satellite structures, citing a shift from building one satellite per month to hundreds. Patz Materials & Technologies, in collaboration with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California, has developed a carbon fiber/epoxy molding compound to replace heavy Invar, reducing weight and enhancing performance for small satellite optics housings.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23765232
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- CompositesWorld
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 173426844