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NGST Membrane Test Program
Program Details
  • ILC/GSFC Study to determine the survivability of membranes for NGST
  • First Membrane test including cycling effects of membranes
    • Folding/creasing/scuffing
    • Deployment effects
    • Manufacturing handling
  • Battery of tests (130C to -100C):
    • Tensile strength & modulus
    • Elongation
    • Tear strength
    • Resistance to pinholing (flex)
  • Sample Materials (VDA coated)
    • Upilex S
    • Kapton E & HN
    • CP1
NGST Membrane Tests

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