Tufnol Composites 'Partners' Starchaser Space Programme
Tufnol Composites of Birmingham, the leading UK manufacturer, machinist and stockist of high-performance laminates, composites and engineering plastics, has entered into a partnership with Starchaser Industries to supply materials for the construction of
of Birmingham, the leading
manufacturer, machinist and stockist of high-performance laminates, composites and engineering plastics, has entered into a partnership with Starchaser Industries to supply materials for the construction of space products. Tufnol epoxy glass tube was used for the construction of the early Nova/Starchaser 4 reusable rocket and epoxy glass sheets have been subsequently used for part of the main structure of the Thunderstar capsule.
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