This development project is the result of a close collaboration between Elya and the TOPTEC research center. The work is proudly supported by the European Space Agency (ESA), aiming to advance cutting-edge optical technologies for space applications.
Technology highlights:
- Piezo actuators for moving the mirror segments.
- Shape memory alloys for unlocking / deployment.
- In-flight mirror adjustment methods.
Usecase:
- Satellite is launched in folded state => minimizing the dimensions.
- Mirror petals are deployed in-orbit (both primary and secondary mirror) – maximimizing telescope performance.
- Selected petals are adjustable in orbit within submicron steps => correcting mechanics imperfections and thermoelastic deformations.
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