Spacecraft Thermal Control

Advanced Cooling Technologies has a rich history of innovation in spacecraft thermal control, delivering reliable solutions that ensure optimal performance in the harsh vacuum of space. With expertise in thermal management in space, ACT’s cutting-edge technologies safeguard the functionality and longevity of critical spacecraft systems, supporting successful missions time and again.

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Constant Conductance Heat Pipes
Aluminum-ammonia and aluminum-ethane CCHPs are used for spacecraft thermal control.
CCHPs
Variable Conductance Heat Pipes
Aluminum-ammonia and aluminum-ethane VCHPs are used to maintain electronics within a narrow temperature band, over wide variations in power and sink conditions.
VCHPs
Space Copper-Water Heat Pipes
Space Copper Water Heat Pipes are suitable for direct contact with electronics, as well as improving the thermal conductance of spacecraft electronics chasses.
SCWHPs
Loop Heat Pipes
Aluminum-ammonia and aluminum-propylene LHPs are used instead of CCHPs when higher powers and adverse elevations are required.
Loop Heat Pipes
Space VPX
When operating in the vacuum of space, heat must be transferred long distances to adequate radiator surface area.
Space VPX
Liquid Cooling
Effectively manage heat dissipation and maintain a stable operating temperature range utilizing liquid cooling technologies.
Liquid Cooling
Phase Change Material Heat Sinks
Absorb thermal energy (heat) with minimal temperature rise during the solid to liquid phase transition.
Phase Change Based Solutions
Pulsating Heat Pipes
A complementary technology to Space Copper Water Heat Pipes (SCWHPs)
Pulsating Heat Pipes
Emerging Space Technologies
See what’s up and coming from ACT’s R&D group
Emerging Technology
Space Thermal & Structural Analysis
Redefining spacecraft design with integrated thermal and structural solutions.
Space Thermal Structural & Analysis
ICE-Lok® Wedge Locks
Designed to enhance thermal performance for conduction-cooled embedded computing systems.
ICE-Lok

Navigating Thermal Management in SmallSats

As SmallSat technology advances, effective thermal management is critical to mission success. Our latest eBook explores key challenges and solutions for maintaining optimal temperatures in space, from passive heat pipes to advanced two-phase cooling systems.

Download the SmallSat Thermal Management eBook to gain expert insights into designing efficient, reliable thermal solutions for your spacecraft.

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