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BYU Engineers Unveil Origami Designs for Space Structures

8/20/2025

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Engineers at Brigham Young University developed origami structures known as bloom patterns that unfold into flower-like shapes.
These designs may improve space structures, such as telescopes and solar panels, by minimizing deployment errors.
A mathematical model supports the prediction and design of effective origami structures, facilitating research and development.
The findings were published on August 19, 2025.

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Story summary

Engineers at Brigham Young University developed origami structures known as bloom patterns that unfold into flower-like shapes.
These designs may improve space structures, such as telescopes and solar panels, by minimizing deployment errors.
A mathematical model supports the prediction and design of effective origami structures, facilitating research and development.
The findings were published on August 19, 2025.