Space
3D-printed composite PocketQube deployer delivers 13 nanosatellites to space in SpaceX Falcon 9 launch
The “Alba Cluster 3 and 4” mission represents the first PocketQube deployment, and Alba Orbital’s biggest cluster to date.
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Twelve selected companies will provide Venture Class launch services for NASA
Rocket Lab, Northrop Grumman and Virgin Orbit which have expertise in composites fabrication are among the 12 companies to provide new opportunities for science and technology payloads.
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NASA Institute develops carbon nanotube-based composites for Mars spacecraft
The five-year project employs computational modeling techniques to build composite panels that are three times stiffer and stronger than current carbon fiber to enable manned missions to Mars.
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James Webb Space Telescope reaches major milestone as primary mirror unfolds
Full deployment of the 21-foot, gold-coated primary mirror completes the final stage of all major spacecraft deployments in preparation for science operations.
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Suprem thermoplastic composites contribute to pressure vessel expansion
High-quality, high-performance UD thermoplastics are dedicated to industrializing recyclable Type III, IV and V pressure vessels.
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope successfully launches to space
Innovative technologies and composite materials from RUAG Space and Toray Advanced Composites contribute to protection of the complex observatory at launch and during its six-month journey in space.
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MT Aerospace proves out CFRP hydrogen tank for rocket propulsion
Comprehensive test campaign under the ESA’s ComET project proves linerless composite pressure tank prototype can withstand cryogenic stresses inherent to rocket flight.
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NCC’s all-composite Type V tank demonstrates future composite space tank technology
SpaceTank project delivers a 96-liter carbon fiber composite tank with 4.0-5.50-millimeter nominal wall thickness for 30% weight savings in launch vehicle and satellite propellant tank applications.
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Solvay to supply advanced composites, adhesives for space exploration
Ablative material, RTM resins and adhesives will be applied to a range of ESA space programs, including Avio’s Vega family of satellite launch vehicles.
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Rocket Lab unveils composite Neutron launch vehicle
Live streamed web event reveals detailed Neutron rocket architecture for the first time, including its carbon fiber launch vehicle and second stage, and new Archimedes rocket engine, all designed for reliability and reusability.
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