The 39th Annual Small Satellite Conference will be taking place in Salt Lake City, Utah from August 10–13, 2025. It should be an exciting time for attendees to showcase new developments, explore interdisciplinary insights, and network with other experts.
Though we will not be in attendance, our team at IPS Perforating, Inc. wishes all the speakers luck with their presentations and other endeavors. We are excited for the discoveries being made. We are invested in the future of satellite capabilities, and one way we are contributing is through satellite perforation.
Perforation of Multilayer Insulation
Multilayer insulation (MLI) plays a significant role when it comes to satellites, as MLI reduces heat loss by thermal radiation. It takes the place of heat conduction or convection (which are less significant in vacuum). Because MLI is primarily intended to control heat loss by thermal radiation, it is used more commonly for satellites and some vacuum applications than anything else.
Satellites have air at launch, and this air must be able to escape from the material as the satellite makes its journey up and into space. If the air doesn’t escape, it can damage the material. Making small holes in it addresses this issue and provides control or radiant heat. By perforating MLI, we enable satellites to operate at the ideal temperatures of -23°C to +40°C (-70°F to +107°F), allowing their sensitive instruments and components to function without being damaged by the extreme cold in outer space.
Satellite Perforation Supports New Opportunities
Satellite perforation helps immensely with thermal control, and excellent thermal design means new innovations in satellites can be taken to new horizons with sufficient protection. Our team at IPS Perforating, Inc. can provide the professional perforation services required. We have the equipment, extensive experience, and attention to detail required to meet satellite perforation needs.