• CSWL Type Space Cables: Designed for Extreme Conditions in Outer Space
• Spacecraft cables face harsh environmental conditions that can severely impact performance, potentially jeopardizing the mission.
• GORE Space Cables, Type CSWL, are built with durable materials that resist chemicals and extreme temperatures, ensuring reliable performance in the demanding environment of space travel.
• The cables feature fluoropolymer insulation that minimizes the risk of cut-through and material creep.
• With a smaller diameter and enhanced durability, these cables offer superior flexibility. Their tighter bend radius and minimal spring-back simplify routing through confined areas during installation.

Reliable Performance Across Spacecraft Systems

• GORE Space Cables are ideal for use in various spacecraft systems, including propulsion and optical systems.
• These cables meet the stringent requirements of ESCC 3901/024, ensuring high reliability and long-lasting performance in space.

The Science Behind GORE Space Cables

The advanced performance of GORE Space Cables comes from their unique insulation material, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). This specialized insulation boosts the cable’s flexibility, allowing it to bend and flex while protecting the conductors from stress and damage. ePTFE also eliminates the need for trimming frayed insulation and reduces the overall cable diameter, enabling a perfect fit in even the tightest enclosures.

Engineers frequently use GORE Space Cables, Type CSWL, in a wide range of space applications, including:

• Manned and unmanned space missions
• Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites
• Transfer vehicles
• Launchers

The cables have also supported missions aboard the Vega Launcher, proving their reliability and performance in demanding space environments.

GORE Space Cables, Type CSWL feature a:

• fluoropolymer insulation that reduces risk of cut-through and creep
• tight bend radius
• low spring-back
• polyimide-free construction
• excellent cut-through performance

These features benefit manufacturers and end users by providing:

• resistance to chemicals, extreme temperatures and abrasion
• flexibility that aids installation
• an excellent and extensive track record in the industry