SPACE STRUCTURE, INFLATABLE TRUSS, AND EXPANSION METHODS FOR THEM

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a space structure that requires a small volume for carrying and is capable of stable expansion. SOLUTION: The space structure includes: an inflatable tube; a gas supply part that stores substances that generates gas by chemical reaction, and supplies the generated gas in the inflatable tube; and a control part that controls starting of chemical reaction. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT