LARs are typically used to connect satellites to their launch vehicles. They are held to the vehicle using clamp bands with V-groove cross sections, similar to those in vacuum system …

The Spacecraft (SC)-to-Launch Vehicle (LV) structural/mechanical interfaces include a Payload Adapter (PLA) interface ring, a separation system, umbilical connectors, separation switches …

Launch Adapter Rings have been chosen as the interface for a gripping tool due to their features: high loads capability since they are designed to withstand launch loads, different LAR models …

The ESPA ring was developed as the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Secondary Payload Adapter to utilize excess launch capacity by mounting additional payloads below the …

• Launch vehicle interface ring: the top part of the payload adapter made of aluminium alloy, part of the adapter in-terfaces to the spacecraft interface ring and connected to it via a clamp band …

Jan 31, 2025 · The term ESPA-class refers to the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Secondary Payload Adapter (SPA) or similar configurations. The ESPA ring typically …

Nov 22, 2024 · I'm new to this site, and I'm hoping to find anyone who has experience with launch adapter rings (LAR) or their installation. If you can answer any of the questions below, please …

Multiple ESPA rings may be used on a single launch, stacked to increase the satellite carrying capacity. Two ESPA Grande rings were used on Orbcomm OG-2 flight 1 in 2014 and three …

Nov 17, 2024 · LDPE (Long Duration Propulsive EELV Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA)) are experimental satellites built for the U.S. Air Force Space and Missiles Center (AFSMC) to …

The Beyond Gravity 432S Separation System is designed for a first application for satellites up to 200 kg @ 0.45 mm on the VEGA launch vehicle. The Separation System includes a low shock …