Metallic Structures for Space Applications and Products for Ares I

Developments of new plate and ingot products for use in crytankage and space applications are presented and discussed. The benefits of using Al-Li products for the manufacture of barrel panels and domes for cryotanks are reviewed. The performance of 2099 and 2195 plate products at room and liquid N2 temperatures are discussed. The flow-paths for the manufacture of space vehicles from a single piece spin formed Al-Li dome are also discussed.