ISISPACE one of the leading companies in the small satellite market, specialized in realizing innovative turn-key small satellite missions including launch and operations for in-orbit delivery has designed and developed a new launch adapter for microsatellites.
The ISIS Micro Satellite Separation System (M3S) is a three-point microsatellite launch adapter, suitable for a wide range of satellite configurations and sizes. Based on an innovative hold-down and release mechanism design, and building on ISIS’s heritage of its satellite launch adapter family, this system offers a cost-effective solution for the launch of microsatellites as either a primary or secondary payload. Not limited to any size, the M3S system is designed to adapt to the satellite and to the needs of the customer.
The launch adapter is designed for satellites of up to 100 kg and can be configured for higher masses. Its deployment induces no shock and has low tip-off rates. This adapter can be mounted in an upright and cantilevered orientation on the launch vehicle. Its electrical and mechanical interface is compatible with most common launch vehicles such as the PSLV, SOYUZ, and VEGA.
The M3S consists of hold-down points that can be placed in a diameter that suits the satellite interface and the number of hold-down points can also be increased to accommodate larger payload masses and sizes. The deployment velocity of the adapter can be adjusted with an additional kill switch and separation switch option.
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