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Deployable Shroud for the International X-Ray ObservatoryA document describes the design of a lightweight (between 100 to 200 kg), light-tight shroud of about 3.9 meters in diameter that could be stowed into a very small volume, and be deployed to 12 meters. The shroud will consist of two concentric multi-layer blankets (MLIs) that are constructed in an accordion shape.
Document ID
20090040072
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
External Source(s)
http://www.techbriefs.com/component/content/article/5906
Authors
Robinson, David W. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 2009
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs, November 2009
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
GSC-15779-1
Report Number: GSC-15779-1
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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