Recent developments in hybrid mirror technology for the next-generation space telescope

Kelly J. Dodson; Gregory V. Mehle; Eldon P. Kasl

doi:10.1117/12.355007

19 July 1999 Recent developments in hybrid mirror technology for the next-generation space telescope

Kelly J. Dodson, Gregory V. Mehle, Eldon P. Kasl

Proceedings Volume 3749, 18th Congress of the International Commission for Optics; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.355007
Event: ICO XVIII 18th Congress of the International Commission for Optics, 1999, San Francisco, CA, United States

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to report the recent developments in lightweight mirror technology at Composite Optics, Incorporated. The developments are a result of the activities being conducted in support of the Next Generation Space Telescope Program. The sponsors of these efforts are the NASA Marshall and Goddard Space Flight Centers. The requirements, design approach, performance, and the technology status for the program are summarized.

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Kelly J. Dodson, Gregory V. Mehle, and Eldon P. Kasl "Recent developments in hybrid mirror technology for the next-generation space telescope", Proc. SPIE 3749, 18th Congress of the International Commission for Optics, (19 July 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.355007

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