A Hold Down Release Mechanism (HDRM) interface for attachment of a first spacecraft to an adjacent structure of a launch vehicle or a second spacecraft, wherein the HDRM interface is configured for forming part of a single-point or multi-point releasable attachment of the first spacecraft to the adjacent structure. The HDRM interface includes first and second connector parts, wherein one of the first and second connector parts is configured to be fastened to the adjacent structure, and the other of the first and second connector parts is configured to be fastened to the first spacecraft. The first connector part has a tapered projection and the second connector part has a matching formed tapered recess configured for receiving the tapered projection, enabling load transfer between the first and second connector parts when the tapered projection is located in the tapered recess and the first and second connector parts are pressed together.


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    Title :

    RELIABLE SEPARATION OF A CLAMPED HDRM INTERFACE



    Publication date :

    2025-06-19


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS



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