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FuseBlox Small Satellite Docking Mechanism

SpaceWorks Enterprises
FuseBlox Small Satellite Docking Mechanism

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

Technical specifications

Form factor
2U
TRL
6
Functions
Structural docking + power transfer + data transfer
Heritage
DARPA and AFRL sponsored development

About

FuseBlox is SpaceWorks Enterprises patented 2U small satellite docking and coupling mechanism that provides simultaneous structural docking, power transfer, and bidirectional data transfer between spacecraft. Originally developed with DARPA and AFRL sponsorship, FuseBlox reached Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6. It enables on-orbit servicing, assembly of modular spacecraft, and autonomous rendezvous and docking operations for small satellite architectures.

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