Large space structures will be a key element of future space activities. They will include spacecraft such as the planned Space Station and large antenna/reflector structures for communications and observations. These large structures will exceed 100 m in length or 30 m in diameter. This paper provides an overview of research in the space construction of large structures including erectable and deployable concepts. Also, an approach to automated, on-orbit construction is presented. Materials research for space applications focuses on high stiffness, low expansion composite materials that provide adequate durability in the space environment. The status of these materials research activities is discussed.


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    Titel :

    Large space structures - Structural concepts and materials


    Beteiligte:

    Kongress:

    International Pacific Air and Space Technology Conference ; 1987 ; Melbourne, Australia


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    01.01.1988


    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Konferenz)


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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