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Description: The approach is to use foundational materials science, structural design, thermal analysis, optic fabrication, and space systems engineering, and to use optimize them through large-scale simulation to realize meter-scale telescopes at 10X cost reduction. LLNL’s folded Gregorian design integrates all alignment sensitive components into one static monolithic system. Like solid-monoliths, these composite monoliths eliminate all dynamic degrees of freedom. The entire assembly consists of (1) primary/secondary mirrors, (2) focal plane array, and an integrated Fold-Mirror strut. Advantages/Benefits: Reduce costs by eliminating risk associated with high sensitivity optomechanical components. Greater robustness and reliability by eliminating high-precision mechanical structures. Reduce SWaP (size, weight and power) factors Potential Applications: National security Free-space optical communications Astrophysics High-resolution space imagery Development Status: Current stage of technology development: TRL 2 LLNL has filed for patent protection on this invention. Related patents: U.S. Patent No. 9720223 Integrated Telescope Assembly published 8/1/2017 U.S. Patent Application No. 2024/0383798 Systems and Methods for Additively Manufacturing High Strength and Stiffness Fiber-Reinforced Inorganic Glass Composite Structures published 11/21/24 LLNL is seeking industry partners with a demonstrated ability to bring such inventions to the market. Moving critical technology beyond the Laboratory to the commercial world helps our licensees gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. All licensing activities are conducted under policies relating to the strict nondisclosure of company proprietary information. 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Reduce SWaP (size, weight and power) factors Potential Applications: National security Free-space optical communications Astrophysics High-resolution space imagery Development Status: Current stage of technology development: TRL 2 LLNL has filed for patent protection on this invention. Related patents: U.S. Patent No. 9720223 Integrated Telescope Assembly published 8/1/2017 U.S. Patent Application No. 2024/0383798 Systems and Methods for Additively Manufacturing High Strength and Stiffness Fiber-Reinforced Inorganic Glass Composite Structures published 11/21/24 LLNL is seeking industry partners with a demonstrated ability to bring such inventions to the market. Moving critical technology beyond the Laboratory to the commercial world helps our licensees gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. All licensing activities are conducted under policies relating to the strict nondisclosure of company proprietary information. 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