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    Toray M55J high modulus carbon fiber composite used in the latest spacecraft mission of the European Space Agency

    • Last Update: 2022-07-03
    • Source: Internet
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    On September 3, 2020, the European Space Agency (European Space Agency, abbreviated ESA) successfully launched and deployed more than 50 satellites through its Small Spacecraft Mission Service (? Small Spacecraft Mission Service, abbreviated SSMS) modular shared system
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    ? This innovative modular payload splitter will make satellite launch more convenient and economical.
    It is made of Toray Advanced Composites (Toray Advanced Composites, TAC) RS-36 space-approved composite material
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    ? The new Vega Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS) includes an innovative modular dispenser that is launched in the fairing of the Vega rocket
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    The dispenser was designed and manufactured by the Czech-based SAB Aerospace Company for Avio, the main contractor of ESA's Vega
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    The distributor can accommodate up to 50 satellites per launch, and adopts a modular design that allows the module to be configured to meet the requirements of each individual launch, thereby maximizing payload availability and minimizing launch costs
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    ? The SSMS system is made of a lightweight sandwich panel structure, in which the skin structure is made of all-carbon fiber composite materials
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    The shell uses Toray RS-36 resin and composite materials.
    It is made by using Toray M55J high modulus carbon fiber to strengthen the epoxy resin matrix, which can provide strength, rigidity and stability to the overall structure
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    These materials are provided by TAC's European Centre of Excellence for Thermoset Systems at the Langley plant in Nottingham, UK
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    "The innovation demonstrated by SSMS is another exciting example of the integration of old and new spaces
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    " Claire Baker, Senior Aerospace and Communications Manager of Toray, introduced
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    "Toray RS-36 and other mature material technologies enable the aerospace industry to innovate with confidence, with a long tradition and reliability of aerospace materials
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    In short, this makes it easier for small satellite companies to enter space than ever before
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    We hope that there will be more tasks in the future
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    "(Information source TAC official website)
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