Jielong-3 Rocket Lofts Two Satellites; Lens Technology UTG Completes First Orbital Test

On August 5, the Jielong-3 launch vehicle lifted off from waters near Haiyang, Shandong, and successfully placed the Dongfang Huiyan hyperspectral satellites 01 and 02 into their predetermined orbits in a dual-satellite launch, completing the mission as planned. The satellites' solar wings carried aerospace-grade ultra-thin flexible glass (UTG) for in-orbit verification for the first time. The core encapsulation material was supplied by Lens Technology, marking the technological application of the consumer electronics supply chain in the commercial aerospace sector.

Aerospace-grade UTG is an ultra-thin glass that can be repeatedly rolled out and retracted like a tape measure, designed to accommodate the evolution of next-generation satellite solar wings from rigid panels to roll-out flexible designs. The material features resistance to atomic oxygen and ultraviolet aging, and its dense structure effectively blocks moisture and micrometeorites while providing physical protection for solar cells. Its design allows satellite solar wings to be tightly rolled during launch and deployed instantaneously upon reaching orbit, with precision manufacturing processes reducing the density of micro-defects on glass edges and surfaces to withstand the intense vibration of rocket launches.

Lens Technology is accelerating the application of aerospace-grade UTG in satellite flexible solar wing encapsulation, claiming the material meets requirements for lightweight construction, ultra-large-area roll-out launch, and long-life radiation resistance. The company is currently advancing sample verification with leading domestic and international customers, aiming for small-batch delivery within the year. In addition, since 2023 Lens Technology has been supplying ground receiver structural component modules to commercial aerospace customers in volume, and plans to launch low-orbit satellite whole-unit assembly operations, while concurrently developing flexible solar wing module assembly and new material research.

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