Inflatable structures for space applications


 
 
Current activities involving Inflatable Structures at ESA include the development of: Inflatable Structure Technology, Validation and Qualification Logic, Inflatable Entry Systems, Materials and Curing Systems and Inflatable Landing Systems.
 
 
   
A flight demonstration structure is under development and will be extensively ground tested during 2007
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Last update: 4 June 2007


Related articles

 •  Research and Development Activities (http://www.esa.int/TEC/Structures/SEMKXXSM41F_0.html)
 •  Recently completed activities (http://www.esa.int/TEC/Structures/SEM8IJLJC0F_0.html)
 •  Workshops (http://www.esa.int/TEC/Structures/SEMW7LLJC0F_0.html)

Related links

 •  AIAA Gossamer Spacecraft Program Committee (http://www.cs.wright.edu/~gossamer/)
 •  Contact Inflatable structures (http://www.esa.int/TEC/Structures/SEM2CEMJC0F_0.html)