
Lunar TORCH - INHEX
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The INflatable HEXagons transformer consists of a robotic arm which orientates an inflatable structure that supports cells, each of them holding a gore.Each hexagonal cell stretches a reflector material sheet until reaching the shape and flatness of the desired reflective surface.• 18 reflective gores with an effective area of 0,9987 m2. Total 17,97 m2 of reflecting area.• 1,098 m2 of photovoltaics integrated into the reflecting system.• Sun sensor.• Weight excluding the robotic arm and gas mass: 40,5 kg • Modular and scalable design.• 2-axis for sun tracking: Vertical axis: 360°; Lateral axis: 180°• Room for avionics on the reflecting system.• Fits into 2 m long x 1,5 m wide x 1,5 m high when packed.
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