Title :
Ultra-Lightweight Structures and Space Observatories thrust area
Author_Institution :
NASA Langley Res. Center, Hampton, VA, USA
Abstract :
The Ultra-Lightweight Structures and Space Observatories thrust area is an element of NASA´s Cross Enterprise Technology Development Program that develops revolutionary technology in structures, materials, and optical systems to enable new visions of the Earth and the Universe, and to expand the frontiers of exploration with lower cost and more capable spacecraft
Keywords :
astronomical telescopes; mobile antennas; optical instruments; space research; Cross Enterprise Technology Development; Earth sensing; NASA; Space Observatories; Ultra-Lightweight Structures; Universe exploration; actuators; advanced materials; antennas; optical systems; solar power collection; solar sails; space exploration; telescopes; Earth; NASA; Observatories; Optical materials; Optical sensors; Radar antennas; Space missions; Space technology; Spaceborne radar; Telescopes;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace Conference Proceedings, 2000 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Big Sky, MT
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5846-5
DOI :
10.1109/AERO.2000.877931
