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10 February 2021 Materials evaluation for the Origins Space Telescope
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Abstract

The Origins Space Telescope (Origins) study team prepared and submitted a Mission Concept Study Report for the 2020 Decadal Survey in Astrophysics. During the study, a Materials Working Group was formed to evaluate materials for Origins. The Materials Working Group identified material candidates and evaluated the candidates using driving requirements and key material considerations. The evaluation resulted in several options to aid the study team in making a materials selection for the mission concept. Our paper details the approach to the materials evaluation and the results.

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Carly R. Sandin, Lynn N. Allen, Edward G. Amatucci, Jonathan W. Arenberg, Ruth C. Carter, James A. Corsetti, Michael J. DiPirro, Matthew East, Louis G. Fantano, Anel Flores, J. Scott Knight, David T. Leisawitz, Paul A. Lightsey, Gregory E. Martins, Ted Mooney, Alison A. Nordt, and John B. Steeves "Materials evaluation for the Origins Space Telescope," Journal of Astronomical Telescopes, Instruments, and Systems 7(1), 011011 (10 February 2021). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JATIS.7.1.011011
Received: 17 June 2020; Accepted: 12 January 2021; Published: 10 February 2021
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KEYWORDS
Mirrors

Beryllium

Silicon carbide

Manufacturing

Aluminum

Space telescopes

Silica

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