Deployable and active telescope for small satellites and CUBESATS developed in close cooperation between Elya and the TOPTEC research center. The goal is to advance cutting-edge optical technologies for space applications.

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.​