The disclosure relates to an improved satellite deployer system and method utilizing a novel geometric configuration employing a draft geometry between a satellite and a deployer that prevents jamming of a satellite during deployment while simultaneously reducing satellite deployment tipoff rates. The satellite deployer system includes a receptacle having the general shape of an extruded cylinder or polygon with draft. The satellite deployer system includes a satellite shaped to conform with the inside of the receptacle. The satellite deployer system includes a releasable mechanism to hold the satellite in the receptacle. The satellite deployer system includes an ejector mechanism that pushes or pulls the satellite out of the receptacle. The satellite is deployed from the launch vehicle by the ejector mechanism after the releasable mechanism is released.


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    Title :

    SATELLITE DEPLOYER METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2023-11-02


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS



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