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Polyimide materials are typically amber colored and are characterized by their superior high temperature resistance, good electrical insulating properties, and excellent radiation and flame resistance. The three major markets for polyimide films are flexible printed circuit substrates that include tape automated bonding, high temperature wire and cable wrapping, and electric motor and generator insulation. An emerging market for polyimide films is multichip module interlayers for electronic applications. A need exists for high temperature, flexible polymeric film and coating materials that have high optical transparency and radiation stability for space applications. Although there are several classes of transparent polyesters and aliphatic polyimides, these materials have limited long term thermal stability.