What is it about?
Development and initial testing of a new, inorganic, non-porous, thermal control coating for space. The coating is thermally stable and suitable for extreme environments, like those experienced during the Solar Orbiter mission.
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Why is it important?
The inorganic coating has a high solids content but is strongly adhered to the surface before and after thermal cycling (-/+ 180oC). The inorganic nature and non-thermo-chromic pigments used are expected to provide improved EOL properties under UV radiation. The coating is non-porous and is easily handled and cleanable.
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This page is a summary of: High-Temperature Solar Reflector Coating for the Solar Orbiter, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, November 2016, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
DOI: 10.2514/1.a33561.
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