Abstract: A heating system and method provides a compact storage configuration that can deploy to a deployed configuration to heat an environment, structure, component, etc. The heating system may include a heating source, frame, and deployment device, and power cords, The deployment device may be configured to deploy the system from the stowed configuration to the deployed configuration while reducing stresses on the cords and other system components.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for making a high precision three-dimensional surface by cutting panels having curved outer edges, aligning the edges of adjacent panels on a mandrel having a curved surface, illuminating the mandrel to show space between the panels, adjusting the panels to bring into precision alignment, using a magnifier and micrometer to readjust the position of the panels relative to each other for a more precise alignment, and adhering the panels together in a precise orientation for creating the high precision three dimensional surface.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provided herein include an attachment and deployment system and method. Exemplary embodiments may use features together or separately as desired. The attachment feature may be used to periodically couple a solar sail.