Separation Systems — Space Hardware Marketplace

Spacecraft Dispensing Systems

• Payload rangeSmall CubeSat to 40 metric ton primary payloads
• ApplicationsSingle payloads, secondary rideshare, constellation deployment
• TechnologiesPyrotechnic and non-pyrotechnic separation systems

Flight-proven separation and dispensing systems for single payloads, secondary payloads, and large satellite constellation deployment from rideshare launch…

Satellite Separation and Deployment Systems

• ProductsSpring-loaded deployment systems, SMA hold-down/release, separation bolts
• Interfaces6U, 12U CubeSat dispenser; ESPA-class satellite interface
• SMA actuatorsPyrotechnic-free (no shock, no HAZMAT, simpler regulatory)

Clutch Space Systems' satellite separation mechanisms, spring-loaded deployment systems, and motorized hold-down release actuators for satellite and payload…

FuseBlox Small Satellite Docking Mechanism

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

Advanced Lightband (ALB)

• 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.

Mark II Motorized Lightband (MLB)

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

Satellite Payload Release & Sequencing System (PRSS)

• Flight qualified74 One-Web Satellite Separation
• Flight qualified (2)space SRM Attitude Control/Delta V ignition system for Cubesats
• Timing and simultaneity<1 ms

The Satellite Payload Release & Sequencing System (PRSS) is a high-reliability, precision timing system for deploying hundreds of…

HARPER — Ultra-Flat SMA Locking Actuator for Launchers

• 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,…

LARA — SMA Release Nut for Launch Vehicle Stage Separation

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

JACK — SMA Pin-Puller Actuator for Satellites and Rovers

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

MURPHY — Re-entry Triggered Dismantling Fastener

• 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…

SATLATCH — Shock-Free Deployment and Latching Mechanism

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

GRIPPER — SMA Hold-Down Release Actuator

• 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 —…

TRIGGY — Shape Memory Alloy Breakable Fastener

• 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…

Pin Pullers

The Pin Puller product line offers easy-to-use and highly-resettable release actuators designed for shear-load applications in space.

Fast-Acting Shockless Separation Nut (FASSN) 30K

• Load rating5K
• MechanismToggle bolt with mechanically redundant latch
• TypeReusable, low-shock

The FASSN 30K is a space-qualified, low-shock separation nut designed for restraining and releasing preloaded structural joints in…

LoFF Low-Shock Separation System

• 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…

REAC-353 V2 35kN Nitinol Release Actuator

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

REAC-153 V2 SX 15kN Nitinol Release Actuator

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