NASA NTRS · 19880000231
Long-Lived Glass Mirrors For Outer Space
Abstract
Paper summarizes available knowledge about glass mirrors for use in outer space. Strengths and weaknesses of various types of first and second reflective surfaces identified. Second-surface glass mirrors used in outer space designed to different criteria more stringent for terrestrial mirrors. Protons, electrons, cosmic rays, meteorites, and orbiting space debris affect longevities of components. Contamination also factor in space.
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Bouquet, Frank L., Maag, Carl R., Heggen, Philip M.. 1988-04-01. Long-Lived Glass Mirrors For Outer Space. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19880000231
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