Free-flying solar reflector spacecraft
Abstract
Results of investigations of requirements and design concepts for large solar-reflecting spacecraft are given. The emphasis is on the one kilometer diameter self contained spacecraft that can be packaged and launched in the space shuttle. The configuration consists of a compression rim stabilized by stays coming from each end of the central compression hub. The stays are stowed on reels on the ends of the hub. The hub consists of two Astromasts which are deployed after launch. The reflector membrane is a two micron thick Kapton film with a vapor deposited aluminum coating.
- Publication:
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Large Space Systems Technology, 1980
- Pub Date:
- February 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981lsst....2...89H
- Keywords:
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- Deployment;
- Large Space Structures;
- Payloads;
- Solar Reflectors;
- Space Erectable Structures;
- Attitude Control;
- Platforms;
- Space Shuttles;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles