Coatings: the hidden surface behind space missions - with Acktar

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of coatings in space missions with Dr. Tamas Rev from Acktar.

Episode 82 of The Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with Dr. Tamas Rev, Materials and Mechanical Lead at Acktar , about the world of coatings for space missions, canvassing state-of-the-art stray light mitigation and thermal management. Acktar is a specialist provider of optical coatings and protective solutions, including space-rated ultra-black coatings and foils that improve the efficiency and performance of mission equipment. In this episode, Tamas and satsearch COO Narayan Prasad Nagendra discuss: Deep space stray light mitigation: Acktar's Fractal Black™ coating is critical for stray light mitigation in high-profile, deep space observatories, such as the James Webb Space Telescope and Europa Clipper, which ensures optimal performance by minimizing unwanted light for clear data acquisition. Extreme environment thermal and stray light management: The BepiColombo mission uses a complementary pair of coatings: Acktar White™ for thermal management and Magic Black™ for stray light control, demonstrating a tailored approach to handle the combined challenges of intense heat and light in harsh environments. Lunar thermal regulation: The Chandrayaan-2 mission…

People in this episode

Host: Narayan Prasad Nagendra

Guest: Dr. Tamas Rev

Topics covered

• coatings
• space missions
• stray light mitigation
• thermal management
• optical coatings
• deep space
• small satellites

Keywords

• coatings
• space missions
• thermal management
• stray light mitigation
• optical coatings
• deep space
• lunar surface
• small satellites

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Acktar

Products: Fractal Black™, Acktar White™, Magic Black™, Nano Black™, Spectral Black™

Places: James Webb Space Telescope, Europa Clipper, BepiColombo, Chandrayaan-2, CanX

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