UltraFlex Solar Array Wings

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Description

UltraFlex deployable solar arrays: an accordion fanfold flexible-blanket design of triangular gores that unfolds into a tensioned, umbrella-shaped membrane, giving high specific power (W/kg) and stowed power density. Northrop Grumman cites civil programs such as Orion and Mars Phoenix, and UltraFlex powers its Cygnus spacecraft.

Specifications

cells

Compatible with all solar cell technologies, including IMM cells

design

Accordion fanfold flexible-blanket array

Past performance

Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, Mars Phoenix, Cygnus (as listed by Northrop Grumman).

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Northrop Grumman

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