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FuseBlox Small Satellite Docking Mechanism

SpaceWorks Enterprises

• Form factor2U
• TRL6
• FunctionsStructural docking + power transfer + data transfer

2U patented small satellite docking mechanism enabling structural coupling, power transfer, and data transfer between on-orbit spacecraft.

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Advanced Lightband (ALB)

Planetary Systems Corp (Rocket Lab)

• Bolt circle diameters available8.000", 11.732", 13.000", 15.000", 18.250", 19.848", 23.250", 24.000" (in)
• Fastener counts by size12 to 36 fasteners depending on diameter
• Tip-off rateTunable to < 1 deg/sec

Lightweight next-generation spacecraft separation system, one-third the weight and half the height of a typical clamp band.

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Mark II Motorized Lightband (MLB)

Planetary Systems Corp (Rocket Lab)

• Bolt circle diameters available8.000", 11.732", 13.000", 15.000", 18.250", 19.848", 23.250", 24.000", 31.600", 38.810" (in)
• Fastener counts by size12 to 60 fasteners depending on diameter
• Max payload capacity1,200 lb

Motorized spacecraft/launch-vehicle separation ring with 100+ on-orbit separations and a 100% flight success record.

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dragNET De-orbit System

MMA Design

• Deployed sail area~12.5 m²
• Stowed footprint0.054 m²
• Area gain ratio230X

Passive drag-sail de-orbit system for spacecraft and launch vehicle upper stages — heritage since 2013, ~12.5 m² deployed…

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HARPER — Ultra-Flat SMA Locking Actuator for Launchers

Nimesis Technology

• TechnologyShape memory alloy (SMA) HDRA-type actuator
• TRL5
• MechanismJaw separation release

Ultra-flat HDRA-type shape memory alloy locking/unlocking actuator optimized for launcher stage and cap separation — compact jaw-release mechanism,…

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LARA — SMA Release Nut for Launch Vehicle Stage Separation

Nimesis Technology

• TechnologyShape memory alloy (SMA) release nut
• TRL4
• Maximum load45 kN

High-load SMA hold-and-release nut for mini/micro launcher stage and cap separation — handles up to 45 kN structural…

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JACK — SMA Pin-Puller Actuator for Satellites and Rovers

Nimesis Technology

• TechnologyShape memory alloy (SMA) pin-puller
• TRL3
• Stroke10 mm

Compact shape memory alloy pin-puller for satellite and rover deployment — 10 mm stroke, 30 N pulling force,…

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MURPHY — Re-entry Triggered Dismantling Fastener

Nimesis Technology

• TechnologyShape memory alloy (SMA) fastener with re-entry thermal activation
• TRL7
• Activation triggerAtmospheric re-entry heating (no electrical command required)

SMA breakable fastener for spacecraft dismantling triggered by atmospheric re-entry heating — enables controlled structural disintegration at a…

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SATLATCH — Shock-Free Deployment and Latching Mechanism

Nimesis Technology

• TechnologyShape memory alloy (SMA) deployment and latching mechanism
• TRL8
• Operating temperature-120°C to +120°C

High-performance SMA-based deployment and latching mechanism for space structures and payloads — operates from -120°C to +120°C with…

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GRIPPER — SMA Hold-Down Release Actuator

Nimesis Technology

• TechnologyShape memory alloy (SMA) HDRA actuator
• TRL9 (flight heritage)
• Max preload1500 N

Ultra-thin HDRA-type SMA actuator for gradual, shock-free release of threaded fasteners with up to 1500 N preload —…

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TRIGGY — Shape Memory Alloy Breakable Fastener

Nimesis Technology

• TechnologyShape memory alloy (SMA) actuator
• TRL9 (flight heritage)
• ApplicationsLocking/unlocking, deployment, release, dismantling

Space-qualified shape memory alloy (SMA) breakable fastener for deploying, locking/unlocking, releasing, or dismantling spacecraft mechanisms — TRL 9…

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LoFF Low-Shock Separation System

Redwire Corporation

• TypeLow-shock frangible separation system
• Shock OutputSignificantly reduced vs. traditional pyrotechnic systems
• RedundancyFully redundant initiation

Low-shock frangible separation system delivering significantly reduced pyrotechnic shock versus traditional bolt-cutters, with fully redundant initiation for launch…

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REAC-353 V2 35kN Nitinol Release Actuator

Arquimea

• Release Load35 kN
• Ultimate Load52.5 kN
• SMA MaterialNitinol (TiNi)

Large low-shock resettable HDRA with 35 kN release load using Nitinol shape memory alloy, standard temperature range variant.

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REAC-153 V2 SX 15kN Nitinol Release Actuator

Arquimea

• Release Load15 kN
• Ultimate Load22.5 kN
• Mass300 g

Low-shock resettable HDRA with 15 kN release load using Nitinol shape memory alloy, standard temperature range (-90 to…

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REAC-053 V2 SX 5kN Nitinol Release Actuator

Arquimea

• Release Load5 kN
• Ultimate Load7.5 kN
• Mass226–230 g

Miniature low-shock resettable HDRA with 5 kN release load using Nitinol (TiNi) shape memory alloy, standard temperature range…

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REAC-053 V2 SX 5kN SMARQ Release Actuator

Arquimea

• Release Load5 kN
• Ultimate Load7.5 kN
• Mass226–230 g

Miniature low-shock resettable hold-down and release actuator with 5 kN release load. SMARQ shape memory alloy, smallest in…

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REAC-153 V2 SX 15kN SMARQ Release Actuator

Arquimea

• Release Load15 kN
• Ultimate Load22.5 kN
• Proof Load18.7 kN

Low-shock resettable hold-down and release actuator with 15 kN release load. SMARQ shape memory alloy, standard SX variant,…

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REAC-353 V2 EX 35kN SMARQ Release Actuator

Arquimea

• Release Load35 kN
• Ultimate Load52.5 kN
• Proof Load43.5 kN

Low-shock resettable hold-down and release actuator for space with 35 kN release load. SMARQ shape memory alloy, pyro-compatible…

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