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Satellites and payload support systems frequently use carbon fiber laminates. For example, aluminum honeycomb sandwich panels with either carbon fiber or aluminum face sheets are used to create the frames for satellite bus vehicles.
Additionally, to create optical benches and other spacecraft structures that must maintain dimensional stability for accuracy, high-modulus, high-thermal conductivity carbon fiber laminates with low moisture absorption resins, usually cyanate ester, are always used.
The Global Carbon fiber satellite structure market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
Mega-constellations of satellites, deep space missions, and human spaceflights will all make use of Neutron, Rocket Lab’s new launched vehicle.
The team at Rocket Lab used a novel and specially formulated carbon fibre composite material with the mechanical properties necessary to meet the extreme conditions in order to endure the intense heat and force of launch and re-entry, not only once but for multiple missions.
The 8-ton payload class Neutron features innovative design and materials focused on reusability and was created using experience acquired while constructing the successful Electron launch vehicle.
The carbon fibre shell can be constructed rapidly using an automated fibre placement system.The “Hungry Hippo” fairing teeth are another feature that was included in the design to enable reuse.
The first stage fairing form portion stays attached to the stage rather than detaching, which enables the Hungry Hippo fairing jaws to release the second stage, a 6-metre-long carbon composite construction.
When the full first stage with connected fairings returns to Earth, it will be reloaded with a fresh second stage that will be integrated and launched, increasing launch frequency, lowering costs, and doing away with the need to recover fairings that have been dropped into the ocean.
