An ejection apparatus for spinning and propelling objects for ejection from a spacecraft at a desired velocity and rotational speed is discussed. The apparatus includes a launch cradle on which the space object to be ejected rests. The cradle is rotatably supported by a central hub secured to the upper end of the pneumatic cylinder piston shaft. Release mechanisms consisting of a retractable pin and locking lug is utilized to hold the cradle and object to be ejected. The release mechanism has a fixed barrier member which holds the retractable pin in engagement with the locking lug until release by upward movement of the launch cradle beyond the barrier height.
Space probe/satellite ejection apparatus for spacecraft
1984-04-05
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Space probe/satellite ejection apparatus for spacecraft
NTRS | 1985
|Space Probe/Satellite Ejection Apparatus for Spacecraft
NTIS | 1984
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