space medium Fill in the Blank

Deployable solar arrays on modern satellites often use _______ hinges to minimize stowed volume.

  1. Rigid mechanical
  2. Shape-memory alloy
  3. Tape-spring
  4. Hydraulic

Answer: Tape-spring

Tape-spring hinges provide reliable deployment without motors/latches, reducing mass/volume for large solar arrays on GEO and deep space missions.

Topic Space Technology - Structures
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