This hold-down and release mechanism (HDRM) utilizes an electro-permanent magnet and ferrous plate to attach a Cube Satellite to a deployable. The HDRM provides secure attachment of a deployable ...

Deployable structures and mechanisms have become a cornerstone of modern space engineering, enabling the realisation of large apertures, antennas, and other functional systems from compact launch ...

Rotating and deployable mechanisms facilitate space travel. Our team, sponsored by Lockheed Martin, has developed an integrated rotary fluid feedthrough and slip ring system allowing for 360-degree ...