Nippon Electric Glass has developed BDX-3, a new product under its Starveil brand of ultra-thin cover glass for space applications. It suppresses radiation-induced glass discoloration and provides higher ultraviolet-shielding performance than BDX-2, with applications envisaged across a wide range of space environments, particularly low Earth orbit. Paid sample sales have begun, with volume production adoption targeted for the future.
Nippon Electric Glass has developed BDX-3, a new product under its Starveil brand of ultra-thin cover glass for space applications. The product suppresses discoloration caused by radiation and is intended for use across a wide range of space environments. It is expected to be used primarily in low Earth orbit, with the company aiming to expand its applications.
BDX-3's main features include suppressing radiation-induced discoloration to mitigate declines in light transmittance, and higher ultraviolet-shielding performance than BDX-2. This may contribute to extending service life in space.
Paid sample sales of BDX-3 have begun, and the company aims for volume production adoption in satellites and other applications. The Starveil brand is positioned as a product range combining high transmittance and protective performance for space equipment.