Launching the Next Generation of Space Exploration

To ensure critical mission success, the world's leading and emerging launch vehicle manufacturers choose Toray Advanced Composites for lightweight, high-strength structural materials. In an industry where perfection is paramount and every ounce counts, our cost-effective advanced composites deliver unsurpassed reliability and performance, conforming to the highest standards for moisture resistance while standing up to the high heat and high loads experienced during launch.

Additionally, Toray's materials are optimized for out-of-autoclave processing, allowing for cost-effective fabrication of large, lightweight structures with low voids, getting your project off the ground for less time and money.

It's no wonder virtually every space program in the Western world uses our materials. For a stellar competitive advantage, Toray is the choice for next-generation launch vehicles.

Barrel Assemblies, Payload Shrouds, & Fairings

The latest generation of launch vehicles utilize Toray’s out-of-autoclave (OOA) processable prepreg systems to construct cost-competitive vehicle barrel assemblies, inner and outer stages, payload shrouds, and fairings for weight and cost savings.

Cryotanks

Launch vehicle cryotanks utilize Toray's toughened epoxies for overwrap, resulting in high reinforcement strength.

Heatshields

Toray's high temperature cyanate ester prepregs create lightweight, thermally stable structures. The high char yield of these materials acts as an ablative, protecting the structure from excessive heat.

Struts and Tubes

Toray's exceptionally durable and microcrack-resistant thermosets deliver a lightweight, high-strength structure for landing leg assemblies, secondary tubes, and struts and conduits.
 

Resources

Space, Satellite and Launch Selector Guide

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Advanced Composite Selector Guide

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Toray Guide to Composites—Volume One

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Toray Cetex® Stamp Forming Processing Guide—Thermoplastic UD Tapes

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Toray Cetex® thermoplastics on SMAP satellite

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Need more information?

At Toray our goal is your success. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact us. 

Toray Advanced Composites UK
Send email +44 1773 530899

Need more information?

At Toray our goal is your success. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact us. 

Toray Advanced Composites USA
Send email +1 (408) 465 8500

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