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Origami-inspired satellite antenna cuts weight and costs

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 - 01:35

Satellite structures inspired by the ancient Japanese art of origami could be in orbit around the earth by next year, cutting the weight and cost of launches. The Oxford Space Systems origami design is a finalist in the prestigious MacRobert engineering prize. Amy Pollock reports.

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Satellite structures inspired by the ancient Japanese art of origami could be in orbit around the earth by next year, cutting the weight and cost of launches. The Oxford Space Systems origami design is a finalist in the prestigious MacRobert engineering prize. Amy Pollock reports.

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Origami-inspired satellite antenna cuts weight and costs

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 - 01:35