A 6m-diameter composite reflector frame that could be collapsed into a 1.83m by 0.36m envelope for launch, weigh less than 13 kg and then deploy as expected in the zero-gravity LEO environment. A ...

Deployable composite structures and mechanisms represent a frontier in materials engineering, where innovative fabrication techniques and advanced design principles are utilised to create lightweight, ...

Deployable structures and mechanisms have become a cornerstone of modern space engineering, enabling the realisation of large apertures, antennas, and other functional systems from compact launch ...

A study published in Nature Communications presents a way to create deployable structures that transform from compact folded states into expansive configurations with perfectly smooth surfaces.

Transition waves provide a platform for realizing deployable structures that can be expanded quickly and locked into place after deployment, according to a study. Deployable structures, such as the ...

Architecture students of the American University of Beirut used an ephemeral design to approach the lack of awareness of marine biodiversity and responsible use of the coast of Tyre. The proposal ...

From muscle atrophy to bone loss, astronauts face a number of health risks while in space. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. It's easy to understand why. The human body ...