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Non-explosive actuation for the ORBCOMM (TM) 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
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Robinson, Anthony (Orbital Sciences Corp. Dulles, VA, United States)
Courtney, Craig (G and H Technology, Inc. Camarillo, CA., United States)
Moran, Tom (G and H Technology, Inc. Camarillo, CA., United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Johnson Space Center, The 29th Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Accession Number
95N27274
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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