Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Blanket

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Mylar and Kapton reflective layers wrapped around cryogenic tanks, minimizing radiative heat transfer from spacecraft.

Direct parts	5
Total parts	6
Used in	1 assembly
Class	Assembly

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Mylar and Kapton reflective layers wrapped around cryogenic tanks, minimizing radiative heat transfer from spacecraft. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.

Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Blanket parts and their functions

5 top-level parts · 6 parts in total · full bill of materials below

Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Blanket parts diagram: 1 multi-layer insulation blanket, 2 MLI dacron net spacer, 3 MLI conductive ground strap, 4 fastener set, 5 silicone sealing gaskets. 6 parts in 5 top-level items. — Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Blanket parts diagram. Numbers match the table below; each box is one top-level part or assembly with what it contains.

#	Part	Qty	What it does
1	Multi-Layer Insulation Blanket	1×	Double-aluminized Mylar/Kapton, 25–30 layers, 50 mm compressed thickness
2	MLI Dacron Net Spacer	1×	Dacron net spacers between foil layers
3	MLI Conductive Ground Strap	2×	Conductive strips periodically grounding foil layers to spacecraft
4	Fastener Set	1×	Velcro and snap fasteners securing blanket to tank and skirt
5	Silicone Sealing Gaskets	1×	Cork or foam gaskets sealing blanket edges at penetrations

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Bill of materials for Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Blanket

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#	Item / sub-assembly	Part no.	Qty/assy	Ext. qty	Parts	Type
1	Multi-Layer Insulation Blanket	spt-mli-blanket	1×	1	·	part
2	MLI Dacron Net Spacer	spt-mli-spacer	1×	1	·	part
3	MLI Conductive Ground Strap	spt-mli-ground-straps	2×	2	·	part
4	Fastener Set	fastener-set	1×	1	·	part
5	Silicone Sealing Gaskets	gasket-set	1×	1	·	part

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Where the multi-layer insulation (MLI) blanket is used

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Space Systems 1 Satellite Propellant Tank

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Satellite Propellant Tank

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Vendor	HQ	Specialty	MOQ	Lead time
🇨🇳Foxconn foxconn.com ↗	Shenzhen, CN	Electronics contract mfg	1,000 pcs	6–10 wks
🇸🇬Flex (Singapore) flex.com ↗	Singapore	Electronics contract mfg	1,000 pcs	6–10 wks
🇮🇳Dixon Technologies dixoninfo.com ↗	Noida, IN	Electronics contract mfg	1,000 pcs	6–10 wks
🇨🇳BYD Electronics bydelectronic.com ↗	Shenzhen, CN	Electronics contract mfg	1,000 pcs	6–10 wks
🇸🇬Venture Corp venture.com.sg ↗	Singapore	Electronics contract mfg	1,000 pcs	6–10 wks