The core module of China Space Station, Tianhe, or Harmony of Heavens, was launched on April 29, and accurately entered the scheduled orbit. The two wings of the solar windsurfing panels unfolded smoothly and worked normally, marking the successful launching mission.
More than 30,000 pieces of special glass on the solar panels are produced by Qinhuangdao Xingjian Special Glass Co., Ltd. The high-strength radiation-resistant glass cover sheets protect the space station as the armor, and escort the “Tianhe” to travel in space.
The China Space Station is a manned space station independently constructed and operated by China, consisting of three parts: the connecting section, life-support and control section, and resources section. The Tianhe core module is the management and control center of the space station, and is the first space station section launched into the orbit.
The radiation-resistant glass cover sheets used on the solar panels of the Tianhe core module was developed by Xingjian Company over a period of three years. Each piece of glass cover sheet is 0.12 mm thick, which looks only the thickness of ordinary paper, but the formula and process are quite complicated. The physical properties such as bending strength and flexibility are greatly improved, and the strength reaches over 500 megapascals, which is about 5 times that of ordinary glass cover sheets. They can protect the solar cells from harmful ions in space, and guarantee the photoelectric conversion efficiency of solar cells, so that the spacecraft can operate normally and stably.
“We are so proud that our high-strength anti-irradiation glass products are used on the core module! We will stick to the innovation with more confidence and refined technology, forging ahead along the way of special glass science, and providing more reliable products for China’s aerospace.” said Lu Yong, general manager of Qinhuangdao Xingjian Special Glass Co,. Ltd.
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