Large Aperture Optics for Space Applications
Large aperture optical components developed for space applications where aperture size, surface accuracy, and structural stability directly impact system performance.
Large Aperture Optics Product Line
Large aperture Lens
Large Aperture lens
Lightweighted Mirror
large aperture Flat Mirror
Large Aperture Mirrors
Off-axis Parabolic mirror
Large aperture Mirror
Lightweighted Mirror
Standard Specifications
(to be defined per application)
|
Parameter |
Standard Range |
|---|---|
|
Diameter |
Φ10 mm – Φ2000 mm |
|
Clear aperture |
typically ≥ 90% |
|
Surface quality |
60/40 – 20/10 |
|
Surface figure |
defined per aperture and wavelength |
|
Substrate materials |
Zerodur®, SiC, fused silica, monocrystalline silicon |
Manufacturing Capability
- Large-aperture aspherical surface generation
- Form error correction for complex geometries
- Lightweighting strategies for mass reduction
- Metrology adapted to large apertures
Space Qualification Considerations
- Thermal stability and CTE management
- Structural integrity under launch loads
- Inspection records and traceability available
Large Aperture Lenses (Spherical and Aspherical)
Large Aperture spherical lens
Standard Specifications
(to be defined per application)
|
Parameter |
Standard Range |
|---|---|
|
Diameter |
Φ10 mm – Φ1000 mm |
|
Clear aperture |
typically ≥ 90% |
|
Surface quality |
60/40 – 20/10 |
|
Surface figure |
defined per aperture and wavelength |
|
Substrate materials |
fused silica, Zerodur®, CaF₂, optical glass (case-dependent) |
Manufacturing Capability
- Precision polishing for large transmissive optics
- Surface figure and homogeneity control
- Handling and fixturing for large-diameter substrates
Space Qualification Considerations
- Material selection for thermal and radiation stability
- Surface quality retention under environmental stress
- Documentation and configuration control
Large Aperture Plane Mirrors
Large flat mirror surface
Standard Specifications
(to be defined per application)
|
Parameter |
Standard Range |
|---|---|
|
Diameter |
Φ10 mm – Φ2000 mm |
|
Clear aperture |
typically ≥ 90% |
|
Surface quality |
60/40 – 10/5 |
|
Surface figure |
defined per aperture and wavelength |
|
Substrate materials |
Zerodur®, ULE®, fused silica |
Manufacturing Capability
- Flatness control over large clear apertures
- Surface roughness and figure management
- Coating compatibility for space environment
Space Qualification Considerations
- Dimensional stability under thermal cycling
- Structural robustness for handling and launch
- Traceability and inspection records maintained
Large aperture capability applies across refractive and reflective optics and is addressed here as a size- and manufacturability-driven category.