Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for a structureless space telescope are disclosed. The structureless primary mirror includes a plurality of mirror elements for focusing and reflecting electromagnetic radiation, and the telescope further comprises at least one secondary mirror and possibly a tertiary mirror for receiving the focused and reflected electromagnetic radiation from the structureless primary mirror and reflecting the electromagnetic radiation, and at least one focal plane array for receiving the focused and reflected electromagnetic radiation from the secondary mirror or tertiary mirror, wherein the plurality of mirror elements, the secondary mirror and the focal plane array are coordinated and controlled without a physical structure connecting the plurality of mirror elements.

Abstract: A novel duel directional electromagnetic actuator includes a case, a core, an electrical current conductive coil and a field coil. The case includes a first case end, a second case end, and an interior wall extending between the first and second case ends. A chamber is defined by the interior wall. An electrical current conductive coil is disposed in the chamber coextensively adjacent the interior wall. The conductive coil has a first coil end disposed proximate the first case end, a second coil end disposed proximate the second case end, and a midpoint. The core has a first core end, a second core end, and an exterior wall extending between the first and second core ends. The exterior wall has a first region adjacent the first core end and a second region spaced from the first region and adjacent the second core end.

Abstract: A compact apparatus for crimping a fitting onto an elongated member is provided which has a cylindrical housing, a tubular piston in the housing providing a central passageway to receive the elongated member and a fitting, a plurality of crimping dies moving radially together and apart which are actuated by the tubular piston, fluid means for moving the tubular piston longitudinally in a forward direction and springs for retracting it, and mounting means for the cylindrical housing. The apparatus contains an improved housing and piston structure, means for positioning the elongated member and fitting between the crimping dies, and means to automatically stop the longitudinal movement of the piston at a predetermined position.