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Bloom Origami Patterns Could Revolutionize Spacecraft Design and Foldable Technology The ancient Japanese art of origami has inspired countless engineering innovations, particularly in aerospace. Today, a new wave of origami-based folding systems is opening possibilities for compact, reliable and versatile designs. Researchers at Brigham Young University (BYU) have developed 'bloom patterns,' foldable structures that expand seamlessly like petals, promising applications in spacecraft, robotics and architecture. The Fusion of Tradition and Technology For centuries, origami has been admired for its elegance and complexity. In recent decades, however, engineers have realized that its folding principles could solve real world challenges. Spacecraft design, in particular, has benefitted from origami-inspired methods that allow large structures to be compactly folded for launch and then deployed in orbit. Bloom patterns, developed by Larry Howell and his team at BYU, are the latest a...