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Aerospace

Satellite-Based IR Sensing System

Aerospace & Satellite Company

Manufactured space-qualified custom ZnSe windows for satellite-based IR sensing system with radiation-resistant coatings and comprehensive space qualification.

The Challenge

<p>Extreme requirements for satellite-based infrared sensing:</p> <ul class="list-disc pl-5 mt-2"> <li><strong>Radiation resistance</strong> to withstand space radiation environments</li> <li><strong>Thermal cycling durability</strong> through extreme temperature swings</li> <li><strong>Zero-defect quality</strong> with no possibility of in-orbit replacement</li> <li><strong>Vacuum compatibility</strong> with zero outgassing</li> <li><strong>Long-term stability</strong> over 10+ year mission lifetime</li> </ul>

Our Solution

<p>Our aerospace-grade solution with full space qualification:</p> <ul class="list-disc pl-5 mt-2"> <li><strong>Custom ZnSe with enhanced purity</strong> and minimal internal defects</li> <li><strong>Radiation-resistant coatings</strong> tested to 100 krad(Si)</li> <li><strong>Comprehensive space qualification testing</strong> per ECSS standards</li> <li><strong>Low-outgassing materials</strong> meeting ASTM E595 requirements</li> <li><strong>Thermo-mechanical design optimization</strong> for launch and on-orbit conditions</li> </ul>

Results

<p>Mission success and on-orbit performance:</p> <ul class="list-disc pl-5 mt-2"> <li><strong>Successfully deployed in orbit</strong> with nominal operation</li> <li><strong>Exceeds expected operational lifetime</strong> with 15-year design life</li> <li><strong>No performance degradation</strong> observed after 3 years on orbit</li> <li><strong>Stable optical performance</strong> through thermal cycles</li> <li><strong>Radiation tolerance confirmed</strong> through in-orbit monitoring</li> </ul>

Products Used

Custom ZnSe Windows, ZnSe Prisms, Radiation-Resistant Coatings

Applications

Space Optics

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