A secondary payload bridge for a payload adapter is disclosed and includes a body portion, plurality of payload ports, and a secondary payload port. The plurality of attachment points are connected to the body portion of the secondary payload bridge. The plurality of attachment points are configured to removably attach the secondary payload bridge to the payload adapter to allow for clockable positioning of the secondary payload bridge around a circumference of the payload adapter. The secondary payload port is connected to the body portion. The secondary payload port is configured to releasably attach to a corresponding secondary payload.
Clockable secondary payload bridges for a payload adapter
2023-01-31
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS |
CLOCKABLE SECONDARY PAYLOAD BRIDGES FOR A PAYLOAD ADAPTER
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