Proven Solutions for Demanding Space and Satellite Programs

Toray Advanced Composites is the proven industry leader in developing and producing advanced materials for satellite and space exploration programs. 

Our materials perform in the harshest environments imaginable—from a near vacuum at temperatures approaching absolute zero to the highest levels of solar radiation. And they're still going.

In an industry where perfection is paramount, our materials deliver unsurpassed reliability and performance, conforming to strict NASA and European standards for outgassing and moisture resistance, all while resisting microcracking. With an extensive spaceflight heritage spanning 30 years, it's no wonder the largest space programs rely on Toray.

Heat Sinks

Composite plates and tubes are manufactured with Toray’s highly-conductive pitch-based carbon fiber prepregs, specially developed to withstand high temperatures while resisting the damaging effects of thermal cycling. These unique materials provide effective thermal conductivity, protecting electrical components from damaging heat.

Precision Structures

Utilized in critical satellite components such as structures, optics benches, and instrumentation, our materials protect payloads during launch while resisting moisture to prevent outgassing. Their extraordinary durability withstands the extreme conditions of space, including thermal cycling, atomic oxygen, and radiation.

Solar Array, Booms, and Trusses

Toray resin systems in satellite applications utilize high-modulus carbon fibers and deliver low coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE), low coefficients of moisture expansion (CME), low outgassing, and strong radiation resistance.

Reflectors and Antennas

Toray Advanced Composites' space flight-approved cyanate ester and epoxy systems utilize high-modulus fiber and specialized weaves. These materials are designed to deliver low coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) on reflectors, antennas, and deployable structures throughout space temperature extremes.

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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Casestudy

Solar Arrays for Next Generation Satellites

Langley Mill, UK

Next generation prepregs for space and satellite deployed on ARA MK4 solar array for European Space Agency missions.

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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