An opto-mechanical deployable telescope includes a hub, at least one deployable multiple petal primary mirror mounted to the hub, a deployment assembly, and a deployment engine assembly. The deployment assembly is operable to move the at least one primary mirror between a stowed position and a deployed position. The deployment engine assembly is operable to power the deployment assembly using stored mechanical energy. The deployment assembly includes a kinematic or semi-kinematic interface between the hub and the at least one primary mirror to hold petals of the at least one primary mirror in alignment relative to each other in the deployed position.
MULTIPLE PETAL DEPLOYABLE TELESCOPE
MEHRFACH ENTFALTBARES TELESKOP
TÉLESCOPE DÉPLOYABLE À PÉTALES MULTIPLES
2018-05-23
Patent
Electronic Resource
English