Space
New GTL breakthrough in composite tubing for liquid hydrogen in aircraft and space vehicles
Tests versus stainless steel tubing show 10 times faster chill down, fuel flow in 2 seconds and less boil-off for significantly faster fueling and refueling of LH2-powered space vehicles, aircraft and trucks.
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Goodman Technologies, partners scale up AI-empowered 3D printing of nanocomposites for spacecraft TPS
NASA project addresses the capability gap in TPS production and installation for space exploration and hypersonic systems, delivering an ARMs system, nanopaste and prepreg tapes, manufacturing verification coupons and more.
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Carbon fiber satellite arm reduces weight, simplifies assembly onto naval vessels
Satcom developer EM Solutions partnered with ACS Australia to replace an aluminum arm design with a 65% lighter, one-piece, corrosion-resistant carbon fiber/epoxy alternative.
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Rocket Lab begins installation of large AFP machine for rocket production
The 99-ton AFP machine, custom-designed and built by Electroimpact, is claimed to be the largest of its kind, expecting to save around 150,000 manufacturing hours in the Neutron rocket’s production process.
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Syensqo, Orbex to enhance space launch system development
The partnership will drive advancements in performance, durability and reuse of orbital space launch systems integrated with Syensqo’s adhesive, composite and specialty polymer materials.
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Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket makes inaugural launch
Carbon fiber launch vehicle powered into space in early July, demonstrating its ability to launch missions from low-Earth orbit and into deep space.
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Composites fabrication, assemblies expertise supports military and commercial space
CAMX 2024: Subsystem provider PCX Aerosystem – Santa Ana highlights its execution of a variety of composite and hybrid composite/metallic programs for aerospace and space customers.
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Ultra-light woven reinforcement fabrics enhance space-grade parts
CAMX 2024: TeXtreme is showcasing its TeXtreme 0/90 woven fabrics, demonstrated through customer Kerberos Engineering’s satellite solar array.
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Rock West sandwich panels support high-power Astro Digital satellites
RWC built and delivered solar array substrate panels from trace/lead-integrated skins that enable direct integration with solar cells, saving weight and time.
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NTS Technical Systems becomes Element U.S. Space & Defense
Advanced testing services provider’s updated brand identity sharpens its focus, capabilities on serving space and defense sectors.
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