Abstract:An extension demonstration of a space inflatable mast and subsequent long-term operation for 845 days on orbit were performed to show the advanced design technology and practical utility of space inflatable structures. The experiment verified the long-term availability of the inflatable extension mast and good establishment of the design technology, including development testing know-how for space-borne inflatable structures, by considering possible degradation effects simulated using a finite-element method a… Show more
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