In this episode satsearch COO Narayan Prasad speaks with Tamas Rev, Materials and Mechanical Lead at satsearch Trusted Supplier Acktar.

Acktar is a specialist provider of optical coatings and protective solutions, including space-rated ultra-black coatings and foils that improve the efficiency and performance of mission equipment.

In this podcast Tamas and Narayan discuss stray light in space, covering:

• The causes and effects of stray light in today's space missions
• How it can be reduced, mitigated, or protected from entirely
• The nuances in stray light impacts in different mission profiles (e.g. LEO vs. deep space)
• Acktar's extensive track record supporting mission teams to suppress stray light
• How the company is developing its portfolio to meet the changing needs of space missions and services

You can find out more about Acktar here on their satsearch supplier hub.

And if you would like to learn more about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please take a look at our blog here.

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