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SoftRide Launch Environment Mitigation

CSA's SoftRide vibration isolation systems protect satellites from the rough ride into orbit. SoftRide systems employing patented UniFlex isolators reduce axial vibration, while systems using MultiFlex and ShockRing target axial and lateral vibration and shock. SoftRide also provides some shock isolation and reduces transmission of energy that drives acoustic loading. The standard SoftRide designs are tuned to each combination of launch vehicle and payload to insure best performance while remaining compatible with attitude control systems. CSA manufactures and tests SoftRide components and installs systems jointly with customers. For more information, email softride@csaengineering.com.


SoftRide Flight Heritage

Whole-Spacecraft Vibration Isolation
Protect an entire spacecraft from launch-induced vibration

Whole-Spacecraft Shock Isolation
Protect an entire spacecraft from launch-induced shock and high-frequency vibration

Component Vibration Mitigation
Protect avionics and other launch vehicle and spacecraft components from vibration and shock

QuietRide Noise Attenuation
Reduce launch-induced acoustic noise propagation through a fairing or shroud

M-Strut
Magnetically damped isolation system for Space Shuttle payload / Hubble telescope instrument

CSA has designed launch environment mitigation solutions for these launch vehicles:
* Taurus * Minotaur * Delta II * Delta IV * Terrier-Orion
* Titan II * Atlas V * Athena * Space Shuttle
Download SoftRide UniFlex, SoftRide MultiFlex, and SoftRide ShockRing product datasheets here.
Contact softride@csaengineering.com to discuss CSA's capabilities and your requirements.