Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Space Structures
Description
MT Aerospace AG is a German manufacturer of high-performance aerospace structures based in Augsburg. The company specializes in carbon/silicon carbide (C/SiC) ceramic matrix composite (CMC) components for space vehicles, which combine exceptional thermal resistance with low mass. MT Aerospace manufactured the C/SiC body flaps for NASA's experimental X-38 crew return vehicle, demonstrating CMC components can withstand the extreme temperatures of atmospheric re-entry. The company also produces carbon fibre composite (CFRP) satellite structures, liquid propellant tanks (including the Ariane 5 main LOX tank and H2 tank), and structural components for the Ariane 5 and Ariane 6 launch vehicles. MT Aerospace is a key supplier to ArianeGroup, ESA, and OHB. Their CFRP propellant tanks are flown on numerous commercial GEO telecom satellites.
