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Experiment: S1003

Experiment Title: Ion-Beam-Textured and Coated Surfaces Experiment

Original Principal Investigator(s): Mirtich, Mr. Michael - Invest. Role: Original, Mirtich, Mr. Michael - Invest. Role: Present, Rutledge, Ms. Sharon - Invest. Role: Present,

Experiment Description:

Future spacecraft relying on thermal control surfaces or solar thermal power generation will be subjected to the totality of the near- Earth Shuttle environment prior to insertion into a geosynchronous orbit. The combined effects of the near-Earth Shuttle environment may be synergistic and may cause appreciable degradation prior to geosynchronous-orbit operations which can not be observed in single exposure ground based simulation facilities. In situ exposure of various candidate surfaces to the space environment is required to evaluate material, optical, and/or electrical property durability so that a choice of surface materials can be made with respect to optical and/or electrical performance, durability, and contamination protection requirements.

Associated Tray(s) Tray Location: E06 - Orientation: 98.1 degrees off ram incidence angle

Photograph Classification: Flight

Associated Photograph(s):
LaRC - L90-10454
KSC - None
JSC - S32-82-006
LaRC - L84-07068
KSC - KSC-384C-193.10
JSC - None
LaRC - L90-13439
KSC - KSC-390C-1033.09
JSC - None


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