Stacked satellite assemblies and related methods

The satellite assembly with a central support structure addresses the challenges of high launch costs and structural integrity by using additive manufacturing for lightweight, rigid designs that efficiently utilize launch vehicle space and deploy satellites effectively.

JP7884941B2Active Publication Date: 2026-07-06THE BOEING CO
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
THE BOEING CO
Filing Date
2021-12-16
Publication Date
2026-07-06

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The high cost of launch, limited launch vehicle space, and the need for efficient structural designs that can withstand intense launch forces while minimizing weight and production costs are challenges for deploying multiple satellites, particularly nanosatellites and CubeSats.

Method used

A satellite assembly design featuring a hollow central support structure connected only at the first and second walls of a housing, with a cylindrical core structure extending between them, allowing for efficient stacking and attachment to a launch vehicle, using additive manufacturing for lightweight and rigid construction.

Benefits of technology

This design maximizes launch vehicle space, reduces weight, and minimizes production costs while ensuring the satellites can withstand launch forces, facilitating efficient deployment and operation in space.

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Abstract

To provide systems, apparatus and methods relating to satellite support structures and satellite assemblies.SOLUTION: A satellite apparatus 212 is disclosed, including a housing 234 having a first wall 236 and a second wall 238 that are opposed, and a support structure 260 inside the housing spanning the first and second walls. The support structure is structurally connected to the housing only at the first and second walls, and an end portion of the support structure is configured for connection to a launch vehicle by a separation system.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6
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