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Deployable Sheet Material Systems and Methods
Systems for use in stowing and deploying sheet material in space and on Earth; possible use with military and research outposts, rapid disaster relief and/or outdoor recreation.
Features and Benefits:
Aerodynamic Drag Augmentation device for spacecraft end of life
Enables meeting of deorbit requirements, spacecraft life extension, and / or reduction in propulsion requirements
Reliable, lightweight design using rollable boom structures in a fan-fold wrapped configuration
Prototyped for small satellite applications, yet scalable to large spacecraft
Patents and Publications
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