What you see is metalized mylar, just like the mylar balloons you buy at the store. This mylar is coated in a very thin lair of gold to reflect both visible and infrared light, it is 98% effective. This helps to keep the satellite from over heating. Exposed to the sun's rays without any protection the satellite's internal systems would soon over heat and fail. The foil is combined with insulation to prevent freezing as the side of the satellite away from the sun is exposed to the cool of space.
What you see is metalized mylar, just like the mylar balloons you buy at the store. This mylar is coated in a very thin lair of gold to reflect both visible and infrared light, it is 98% effective. This helps to keep the satellite from over heating. Exposed to the sun's rays without any protection the satellite's internal systems would soon over heat and fail. The foil is combined with insulation to prevent freezing as the side of the satellite away from the sun is exposed to the cool of space.
TheOnLineEngineer 1 year ago
What is that gold colored lining made out of and what is its purpose?
sh0gun98 1 year ago