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Non-explosive Actuation for the ORBCOMMTM SatelliteSpool-based non-explosive actuator (NEA) devices are used for three important holddown and release functions during the establishment of the ORBCOMM (TM) constellation. Non-explosive separation nuts are used to restrain and release the 26 individual satellites into low earth orbit. Cable release mechanisms based on the same technology are used to release the solar arrays and antenna boom.
Document ID
19950020854
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Anthony Robinson (Orbital Sciences Corporation Dulles, Virginia, United States)
Craig Courtney (G and H Technology, Inc. Camarillo, CA., United States)
Tom Moran (G and H Technology, Inc. Camarillo, CA., United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: 29th Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium
Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Report/Patent Number
NASA/CP-3293
Meeting Information
Meeting: 29th Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium
Location: League City, TX
Country: US
Start Date: May 17, 1995
End Date: May 19, 1995
Sponsors: Lockheed Missiles and Space Company (United States), National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Accession Number
95N27274
Distribution Limits
Public
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