APL spacecraft require equipment: (1) to initiate despin and solar blade unfolding; (2) to separate the spacecraft from the launch vehicle injection stage; (3) to yaw the injection rocket after separation to prevent collision with the spacecraft. This report describes a unique simplified separation system which accomplishes the same objectives, but has the following advantages over the method presently used: (1) functional components are 60% lighter; (2) it has no batteries or wiring; (3) it requires no ordnance of any kind; (4) it is immune to RF, static, or other electrical background disturbances; (5) its environmental temperature limitations are far in excess of similar limitations on the spacecraft and the launch vehicle; (6) it has indefinite shelf life without servicing; (7) its operation is completely independent of the launch vehicle configuration; and (8) it can be tested and operated at any place any desirable number of times without hazard to itself or adjacent personnel or equipment. (Author)


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    Title :

    A Simplified Passive Spacecraft Separation System


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1966


    Size :

    75 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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