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On-Going ESPA Development

ESPA Grande

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.

ESPA Investigating candidate missions for secondary spacecraft.
satellite ESPA Equipment Deck Equipment deck  mounted
to ring structure with
SoftRide isolation to reduce launch shock environment
 

Vertical mounting of satellites is possible with a new adapter element.

ESPA with new adapter

 


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