Abstract A novel asymmetric thermoplastic polyimide (ISAS-TPI) with good space environmental stability was developed. The world’s first solar sail mission: IKAROS consisting of four large area polyimide thin film petals (total diameter 20 m) with various attached electric devices was built and launched on May 21, 2010.
Development of Heat Sealable Polyimide Thin Films with High Space Environmental Stability for Solar Sail IKAROS Membrane
2013
2012-06-04
13 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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