Auxiliary Payload Support Unit (APSU)
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Patented TRL-9 launch sequencer capable of managing 48 independent payload deployment events for multi-manifest missions — U.S. Patent No. 8,608,114, flight proven.
Technical specifications
- TRL
- 9
- Max deployment events
- 48
- Patent
- U.S. Patent No. 8,608,114
- Status
- Flight proven
About
The Auxiliary Payload Support Unit (APSU) is a patented, flight-proven launch sequencer developed by Adaptive Launch Solutions holding U.S. Patent No. 8,608,114. At TRL-9 maturity, it can sequence 48 independent deployment events in a single launch campaign, enabling multiple secondary payload operators to share a single launch vehicle while maintaining scheduling independence. The APSU integrates with the A-Deck adapter and is a core component of the Aquila Multi-Manifest Integrated Flight Systems family. It reduces cost per launch by enabling true multi-manifest rideshare without requiring all customers to coordinate deployment timing.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
