A multi-star adapter dedicated to the star chain system

Abstract

A multi-satellite adapter specially used for a star chain system, comprising a star package and a plurality of satellite adapters arranged in the star package; the star package comprises a chassis and a plurality of star package protective shells arranged on the chassis; the star package is composed of A closing mechanism is arranged between the protective shell and the chassis to control the opening and closing of the star-pack protective shell; the chassis is provided with multiple rows of adapter fixing surfaces along the axial direction, and each row of adapter fixing surfaces is provided with multiple sets of satellite adapters; The number of sets of satellite adapters on the fixed surface of each row of adapters is the same as the number of satellite package protective shells; the satellite adapters are used to accommodate satellites, and each set of satellite adapters is provided with satellite catapults, which are used to open the satellite package protective shell to release the satellites. catapult out. The present invention can realize simultaneous launching of multiple small satellites and supporting monitoring and control functions.

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technical field [0001] The invention belongs to the field of aerospace, in particular to a multi-star adapter specially used in a star chain system. Background technique [0002] At this stage of aerospace technology development, the small and medium-sized satellite star chain technology is a cutting-edge technology. In order to support this technology, countries are exploring the corresponding one-rocket multi-satellite launch method. This technology has realized the launch control of more than 20 small satellites and the launch process The monitoring of the environment and the communication between the upper and lower computers. [0003] At this stage, many countries in the world have multiple satellite launch systems with one arrow. At this stage, small satellite launch systems such as the Minotaur in the United States and the Vega in Europe are all developed from traditional satellite launch methods. The single-rocket and single-satellite launch method adds multiple sat...

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[0003] At present, many countries in the world have multi-satellite launch systems with one rocket. The launch methods of small satellite launch systems such as Minotaur in the United States and Vega in Europe are all developed from traditional satellite launch methods. The single-arrow single-satellite launch method adds multiple satellites, but with the further increase in the number of satellites required by Starlink technology and the development of satellite technology, the traditional satellite launch method can no longer meet the needs of the current stage. The main problem is that it is difficult to accurately control The direction of the release of small satellites and the inability to release small satellites at different positions at a time to achieve the purpose of forming a star chain. At the same time, the traditional satellite launcher needs to be installed inside the rocket body, requiring separate space reservation and design of supporting systems.

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