Systems and methods for interconnecting dual manifested spacecraft for launch by a launch vehicle are disclosed. Different motive forces are utilized to couple a first spacecraft (16) to a second spacecraft (18) and to restrict demating of the second spacecraft (18) from the first (16) spacecraft. Some systems and methods utilize pneumatic pressure to permit mating of a first spacecraft (16) to a second spacecraft (18) and utilize spring force to restrict demating of the second spacecraft (18) from the first spacecraft (16).
System and method for interconnecting dual manifested spacecraft
System und Verfahren zum Verbinden zweier Raumschiffe als Ladung
Système et procédé d'interconnexion de deux vaisseaux spatiaux pour cargaison
01.05.2019
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS |
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