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PRINTER ACTUATED DEPLOYABLE SOLAR ARRAY - High-power-to-volume, low-cost deployable solar arrays based on a low-temperature in-space 3D printing process

Obiettivo

Traditional deployable solar arrays in space applications are highly inefficient. They are built on Earth before launch. Due to the strict launch requirements, they are constrained by launch-driven design, not in-orbit needs. For small and medium satellite integrators (e.g. mega constellation in LEO), the size, mass, and price of these deployable systems remain prohibitive, limiting available power and raising the total mission cost.
At Orbital Matter, we are redefining deployable solar array systems for small and medium platforms through an innovative 3D printing process capable of being used as an ultra-compact and lightweight deployment mechanism, making high-power, low-cost solar arrays accessible to small satellites and cubesats.
To simultaneously solve the 3 challenges of manufacturing in outer space (vacuum, microgravity and radiation), we have invented an optimal liquid additive manufacturing process for 3D printing directly in outer space which uniquely combines extrusion-based 3D printing with UV activated liquid polymers.
Orbital Matter´s commercial roadmap consists of multiple products with growing functionality over the years that can be divided into 3 categories. The first product category is in-space deployable systems, with the deployable solar array module presented in this proposal as the first product in the portfolio. The same technological concept can be applied in the future to deploy other systems such as antennas, radiators and optics, with similar advantages. Based on this disruptive technology, Orbital Matter's long-term goal is to develop an autonomous in-space construction platform, consisting of 3D printing and robotics capabilities.
The main objectives of this EIC Pre-Accelerator proposal are focused on completing the design, manufacturing, assembling and testing an Engineering Model of the complete deployable system in relevant environmental conditions (vacuum and simulated microgravity) to achieve TRL 6.

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ORBITAL MATTER POLAND SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA
Contributo netto dell'UE
€ 499 712,83
Indirizzo
Zlota 75a/7
00-819 Warsaw
Polonia
PMI
Sì
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Makroregion województwo mazowieckie Warszawski stołeczny Miasto Warszawa
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Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Collegamenti
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