Origami Application to Space Mirror Reflectors

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

1-17-2023

Abstract

A number of origami patterns are presented in order to augment lighting conditions in rendezvous and proximity operations by incorporating deployable solar reflectors. Weight, size, and cost are all restrictions that must be accounted for when designing a spacecraft. The focus is to apply proven modern origami d signs to maximize a space mirror’s surface area but storing it in a compact form. This research was done to fit lightweight solar reflector payloads within a cube satellite or small satellite and to understand the potential of different pattern appl cations through the study of Palmer and Shafer’s origami design.

Source Publication

33rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting

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