Solutions for Space and Launchers

Launchers
Launching satellites into space creates the ultimate performance challenge for composite materials. In addition to the crucial weight savings, the materials also have to withstand extreme temperature fluctuations. The performance requirements can be accommodated by Hexcel’s wide range of matrix systems.

  1. Fairings: Carbon prepregs. Aluminium honeycomb and adhesives.
  2. External Payload Carrier Assembly : Carbon prepregs, aluminium honeycombs and adhesives.
  3. EPS Ring : Epoxy/carbon prepreg or RTM.
  4. Front Skirt : Carbon prepreg.
  5. Booster Capotage : Epoxy glass/non-metallic honeycomb.
  6. Yoke : Epoxy carbon filament winding.
  7. Heat Shield : Carbon prepreg/high temperature resistant glass fabric.

Ariane V was built with Hexcel heat resistant fabrics, honeycombs and prepregs (needs confirming)