Dual Port Payload Attach Ring Compatible Satellite

摘要

Systems, methods, and apparatus for dual port ring compatible satellites are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a method for removably attaching at least one spacecraft to a payload attach ring on a launch vehicle involves attaching a strongback of each of the spacecrafts to two respective payload ports of the payload attach ring on the launch vehicle. In one or more embodiments, the strongback of each of the spacecrafts is attached to each of the two respective payload ports via a respective beam mounted to a respective port adaptor plate. The method further involves separating the strongback of each of the spacecrafts from the two respective payload ports of the payload attach ring on the launch vehicle by using at least one mechanical actuator on each of the beams.

主权项

1. A method for removably attaching at least one spacecraft to a payload attach ring on a launch vehicle, the method comprising:
attaching a strongback of each of the at least one spacecraft to two respective payload ports of the payload attach ring on the launch vehicle.