Hold-Down & Release Mechanisms (HDRM)
Astronika
Astronika’s non-pyrotechnic hold-down and release mechanisms (HDRMs) secure spacecraft appendages during launch and release them reliably on command in orbit. Used on NASA InSight Mars lander (HP3 Mole tether mechanism, with DLR), ESA Hera, and other missions.
Typed specifications1 values
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- Flight heritage
- NASA InSight (HP3 Mole), ESA Hera product page
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- Type
- Non-pyrotechnic, electromagnetic activation
- Flight heritage
- NASA InSight (HP3 Mole), ESA Hera
- Applications
- Booms, antennas, solar panels, instruments
- Activation
- Electromagnetic / shape memory alloy
About
Astronika’s non-pyrotechnic hold-down and release mechanisms (HDRMs) secure spacecraft appendages during launch and release them reliably on command in orbit. Used on NASA InSight Mars lander (HP3 Mole tether mechanism, with DLR), ESA Hera, and other missions.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.