A preliminary architecture optimization for in-space assembled telescopes

The current trend towards larger diameter space-based and ground-based telescopes reflects both improvements in manufacturing technology and the need for more light-gathering capability. Although ground telescopes can continue to grow in diameter using previous manufacturing and assembly techniques,...

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Main Authors: Sanchez, William David (Author), Albee, Keenan Eugene Sumner (Author), Davidson, Rosemary Katherine (Author), de Freitas Bart, Ryan (Author), Cabrales Hernandez, Alejandro (Author), Hoffman, Jeffrey A (Author)
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Contributor)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2020-04-14T20:20:05Z.
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