Spacecraft dispensing system

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1998-08-10

2000-10-31

Carone, Michael J.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path

102393, B64G 100, B64G 122, F42B 1258

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ABSTRACT:
A dispensing system for releasing a number of spacecraft from a launch vehicle. The dispensing system includes a base support structure securely fastened to a launch vehicle and a number of stacked frame assemblies. Each frame assembly includes a number of substantially parallel load bearing elongated post elements and a shear load transferring structure. The post elements are so arranged and spaced so as to define a geometry having a centerline. Each post element has a first end portion and a second end portion. Each first end portion is connected to either another frame assembly or the base support structure of the launch vehicle. The post elements support a number of spacecraft. The spacecraft are supported between adjacent post elements. The shear load transferring structure is connected to the post elements for transferring shear loads between the post elements. The dispensing system also includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced stabilizers connected to desired locations on the post elements to increase the buckling capability of the dispensing system. The provision of a plurality of stacked frame assemblies provides a modular structure which does not require attachment to external supports other than via the base support structure.

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