PAYLOAD DISPENSING SYSTEM

摘要

A payload dispenser and a method for populating same with satellites is disclosed. The payload dispenser comprises a shell. A plurality of rail assemblies are each configured to receive plural satellites. The satellite laden rail assemblies are then coupled to the shell.

主权项

1. A system for dispensing a plurality of satellites, comprising:
a plurality of rail assemblies, wherein each rail assembly comprises two spaced-apart rails and at least four couplings disposed orthogonally with respect to the rails, and wherein the couplings are arranged in pairs, and further wherein each pair of couplings is dimensioned and arranged to couple to a satellite such that the four couplings of each rail assembly are capable of coupling to at least two satellites; and a payload dispenser, the payload dispenser including a shell, wherein the shell is physically adapted to securely engage the plurality of rail assemblies.