A preliminary architecture optimization for in-space assembled telescopes

The current trend towards larger diameter space-based and ground-based telescopes reflects both improvements in manufacturing technology and the need for more light-gathering capability. Although ground telescopes can continue to grow in diameter using previous manufacturing and assembly techniques,...

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Main Authors: Sanchez, William David, Albee, Keenan Eugene Sumner, Davidson, Rosemary Katherine, de Freitas Bart, Ryan, Cabrales Hernandez, Alejandro, Hoffman, Jeffrey A
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Format: Article
Published: 2020
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/124636