A new launcher has been developed by DSI, that is compatible with the GAS canisters. It has the proven capability to deploy a satellite from an orbiting Shuttle that is 18 inches in diameter, 31 inches long, and weighing 190 pounds. These DSI Launchers were used aboard the Discovery (STS-39) in May 1991 as part of the Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS) to deploy three small satellites known as Chemical Release Observation (CRO) satellites A, B, and C. Because the satellites contained hazardous liquids (MMH, UDMH, and MON-10) and were launched from GAS Cylinders without motorized doors, the launchers were required to pass NASA Shuttle Payload safety and verification requirements. Some of the more interesting components of the design were the V-band retention and separation mechanism, the separation springs, and the launcher electronics which provided a properly inhibited release sequence operated through the Small Payload Accommodations Switch Panel (SPASP) on board the Orbiter. The original plan for this launcher was to use a motorized door. The launcher electronics, therefore has the capability to be modified to accommodate the door, if desired.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    DSI Small Satellite Launcher


    Contributors:
    S. Nichols (author) / D. Gibbons (author) / J. Wise (author) / D. Nguyen (author)

    Publication date :

    1992


    Size :

    11 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    The DSI small satellite launcher

    Nichols, S. / Gibbons, D. / Wise, J. et al. | NTRS | 1992


    Intrepid-A Low Cost Small Satellite Launcher

    French, J. R. / Ingersoll, T. / IEEE; Aerospace and Electronics Systems Society | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1998


    Intrepid-a low cost small satellite launcher

    French, J.R. / Ingersoll, T. | IEEE | 1998


    Minimum-cost satellite launcher

    Godwin, F. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1965


    PROPOSAL OF LAUNCHER RECOVERY SYSTEMS FOR SMALL SATELLITE MISSIONS

    Rojas, Mauro / Oliveira, Élcio Jeronimo De | TIBKAT | 2021