GORE® Space Cables and Assemblies: LEO Applications
Minimize Downtime for Manned Space Flight
GORE® Space Cables for low Earth orbit (LEO) applications help integration teams stay on schedule and avoid costly downtime. These cables are particularly well-suited for use in satellites, manned space missions, and transport vehicles, and are listed on the ESA QPL (Qualified Parts List).
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How to Buy
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The Science Behind the Cables
The key to the outstanding performance of GORE® Space Cables for low Earth orbit (LEO) applications is the proprietary material used in the cable insulation — expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). By incorporating ePTFE into the insulation, Gore uses a hybrid insulation that provides the best ATOX resistance available on the market today. This unique ePTFE material is chemically inert and thermal-resistant, which means that GORE® Space Cables for low Earth orbit (LEO) applications withstand atomic oxygen commonly found in low orbit environments.
Typical Uses
- Low-frequency applications
- DC power distribution
- Optical instrumentation
Sample Applications
- International Space Station (ISS)
- BDPU European Robotic Arm (ERM)
- Columbus Module of ISS
- Automated Transport Vehicle (ATV)
Key Features
- High scrape abrasion
- High cut-through resistance
- High temperature range from
-200°C to +200°C
Key Benefits
- Long-lasting life resulting from robust insulation
- Improved reliability within wide temperature span
- Valued reliability delivered from an ESA-qualified and a DIN EN ISO 9001:2000-certified manufacturing facility
- Superior sales and technical support from Gore’s worldwide engineering team
Technical Specifications
All GORE® Space Cables for low Earth orbit (LEO) applications meet the following technical specifications according to ESCC 3901/019 and 021 and are listed on the ESA QPL.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature range | -200°C to +200°C |
| Maximum temperature for short periods | 260°C |
| Dielectric material | Expanded PTFE |
| Outer jacket | PFA |
| Conductor construction | Concentric silver-plated copper |
| Maximum operating voltage | 600 V RMS |
| Bending radius | 10 x outer diameter (repeated) or 6 x outer diameter (once) |
For technical data and ordering information specific to each cable, please see the product datasheet:
