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In-Space Manufacturing of Large Aperture Optics via Controllable Polymerization
arXiv:2501.18901
Orbital Fabrication Initiative
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UV-controlled polymerization fabricates meter-class optical surfaces in microgravity conditions — a path past rocket fairing size caps.
Read free explainer →A UV-controlled polymer process fabricates meter-class optical surfaces in microgravity conditions with figure quality suitable for Earth observation, demonstrated on a parabolic flight campaign and high-fidelity simulation.