Origami, an ancient Japanese paper folding craft, is being used in aeronautical engineering to produce lightweight, deployable structures.
Solar arrays and Antennas inspired by origami can be folded into a tiny package for launch and then deployed once in orbit.
Origami principles are also being used to explore new materials and production processes for aeronautical applications.
It is a new field in aerospace engineering, and has the potential to revolutionise aircraft and spacecraft design.
Lightweight, compact, deployable, and sturdy, origami-inspired structures are perfect for use in space applications.