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ESPA Grande, the "stretch" version of the ESPA Ring, accommodates four large secondary spacecraft on a 23-inch diameter bolt circle and a 1000-lb-class satellite on the interior of the ring. |
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Investigating candidate missions for secondary spacecraft. |
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Equipment deck mounted to ring structure with SoftRide isolation to reduce launch shock environment |
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Vertical mounting of satellites is possible with a new adapter element. |
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