GORE® Hook-Up Wires for NewSpace
Designed with robust protection, Gore’s wires provide excellent resistance against extreme temperatures, ATOX and harsh chemicals. They’re proven to safely and reliably distribute power with low-frequency signals through the mission duration. We can quickly deliver a qualified, economical solution to meet mission demands and stay on schedule.
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Overview
The hook-up wires used in small satellites and launch vehicles must safely and reliably deliver power to monitor the earth effectively and help us stay connected anytime, anywhere. They must withstand the harshest conditions, like wide-ranging temperatures and atomic oxygen (ATOX). NewSpace private companies also need wires delivered quickly at an economical price to meet demanding program schedules.
At Gore, we combine decades of expertise in materials technology with proven traditional spaceflight heritage to offer a reliable, economical wire solution for the NewSpace industry.
RELIABLE POWER & SIGNALS
GORE Hook-Up Wires are proven to distribute power with low-frequency signals safely and reliably for the entire mission duration. We design our wires with a combination of robust insulation materials that are proven to resist the most demanding spaceflight and orbit conditions while operating at maximum voltage.
For instance, they resist extreme temperatures ranging from -200°C to +200°C, ATOX and radiation exposure while satellites are in orbit. They also withstand severe shock and vibration during vehicle launches. Even harsh chemicals and undesirable fluids won’t degrade the performance of our robust insulation combination. Unlike alternatives available in today’s market, our hook-up wires help meet mission demands without the need for added protection.
Affordable Price & Fast Delivery
With our comprehensive understanding of products and appropriately scoped NewSpace test procedures, our wires are qualified according to NASA Level 2, ESA Class 2 and TRL 6+. We can also deliver our wires quickly and inexpensively so you can meet demanding program schedules, frequent launch cycles and short satellite missions.
From launch to orbit to re-entry into earth’s atmosphere, GORE Hook-Up Wires ensure lifelong protection and performance so that critical systems can continue functioning at all times.
Applications
GORE Hook-Up Wires are engineered to perform reliably in a variety of NewSpace applications, including:
- DC power distribution
- electric power supplies
- microgravity experiments
- optical instruments
If you have any questions or to discuss your specific application needs, please contact a Gore representative.
Benefits
GORE Hook-Up Wires provide system architects and engineers with many benefits that improve electrical and mechanical performance such as:
- safe, reliable power distribution up to 600 Vrms with low-frequency signals
- robust insulation combination helps meet mission demands without added protection
- excellent resistance against extreme temperatures, ATOX, radiation and chemicals
- low-risk product qualified to NASA Level 2, ESA Class 2, and TRL 6+
- economical solution well-suited for LEO/MEO applications
- quick delivery to meet demanding program schedules and frequent launch capabilities
- leverage proven performance with 100% failure-free flight record in hundreds of traditional spaceflight programs
For more information about the benefits of our wires, please contact a Gore representative.
Properties
These values demonstrate the electrical, mechanical and environmental performance of GORE Hook-Up Wires.
Electrical Property | Value |
---|---|
Voltage Rating Vrms | 600 |
Outer Insulation Spark Test V AC | 3500 |
Voltage Test V AC Cable Jacket (ESCC 3901/002 9.7a) Outer Wire Insulation |
1500/2000 2500 |
Mechanical / Environmental Property | Value |
---|---|
Cable Jacket | PFA |
Cable Jacket Color | Yellow |
Wire Insulation Material Outer Layer Inner Layer |
PFA ePTFE/Polyimide |
Wire Insulation Color Outer Layer Inner Layer |
Yellow White/Natural |
Conductor | Silver-Plated Copper or SPC Alloy, Stranded |
Temperature Range °C | -200 to +200 |
Radiation Resistancea MRad | 10+ |
Vacuum Stability (ASTM 595; ECSS-Q-70-02) Total Mass Loss (TML) % Recovered Mass Loss (RML) % Collected Volatile Condensable Material (CVCM) |
< 0.3 < 0.15 < 0.01 |
Fluid Resistanceb (ESCC 3901 9.21) | Passed |
aTest conducted using 3 MeV electron irradiation.
bTest results available upon request.
Qualifications
GORE Hook-Up Wires have undergone substantial qualification testing replicating integration, launch, and in-orbit phases to ensure they meet the most current industry standards and our customers’ requirements.
- ESA ESCC 3901/018: Polyimide/Fluorothermoplast Insulated Wires and Cables, Low Frequency, 600V, -200 to +200 °C
- ESA ECSS-Q-ST-60-13C Annex G Class 2: Space Product Assurance — Commercial Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical (EEE) Components
- NASA EEE-INST-002 Level 2: Instructions for EEE Parts Selection, Screening, Qualification, and Derating
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6+: Demonstrating Critical Functions in Relevant Environments
For more information about the qualifications of our wires, please contact a Gore representative.
Resources

Data Sheet: GORE® Space Cables and Assemblies for NewSpace Applications
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Ordering Flyer: GORE® Space Cables and Assemblies for NewSpace
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Improving Cable Performance in Harsh Environments
White Papers, 1.16 MB
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