Powering space exploration
The Light Wing™ solar array’s high-power-to-mass ratio and redeployment capability gives space disruptors unmatched power and mobility while reducing overall mission risk.
Rendering of Light Wing™ array deploying, stowing, and redeploying
A smarter way forward.
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Atomic-6 Process yields 5-10% improvement in specific strength and stiffness vs traditional composites
The Space Mast™ structure tensions the Space Hinge™ flexures and solar panels creating a system with high stiffness at low mass
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Atomic-6 Space Mast™ structure has a double omega cross section deployed from the root, minimizing cantilevered mass and modal frequency
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Atomic-6 Space Hinge™ shape memory flexures connect solar panels to each other and the Space Mast™ structure, ensuring reliable panel spacing and directionality during retraction and redeployment
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Atomic-6 Light Sheet™ substrates are compatible with any solar cell and support rollable or Z-fold solar panels
Class-leading power-to-mass ratio.
Up to 200W per kg
• High power-to-mass ratio enables more power and/or more delta-V
• Redeployable, significantly increasing mobility and decreasing risk for rendezvous proximity operations
• Higher stiffness reduces jitter enabling improved imaging and communications
Stowed, Light Wing™ solar array
Partially deployed, Light Wing™ solar array
Fully deployed, Light Wing™ solar array