Satellite dispenser

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1996-09-17

1999-03-23

Barefoot, Galen L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Passenger or cargo loading or discharging

244158R, B64G 110

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058848665

ABSTRACT:
A dispenser that is connectable to a launch vehicle in order to deploy a plurality of satellites in orbit. The dispenser includes a post having a longitudinal axis, an assembly for coupling the post to a launch vehicle, and a plurality of fittings coupled to the post and having attachment means for deployably coupling a satellite to the post. The attachment means is aligned substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the post and defines attachment bays extending annularly about the post.

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