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US 2026/0145815 A1Published application
Modular satellite structure for satellite
AssigneeK2 Space Corporation
InventorsNeeldev KUNJUR, Drew MILLER, Matthew ALES
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Abstract
A frame for a satellite is provided. The frame includes a body and posts that are constructed of aluminum. The body can receive spacecraft components therein. The posts extend from the body and are operable to releasably couple with posts from another frame for another satellite and/or with a payload adaptor fitting.
Claims19
A frame for a satellite comprising:
- a body operable to receive one or more spacecraft components;
- and
- one or more posts extending from the body, the one or more posts operable to releasably couple with another one or more posts of another frame for another satellite and/or with a payload adaptor fitting,
- wherein the body and the one or more posts are at least partially made of aluminum.
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A satellite comprising:
- one or more spacecraft components;
- and
- a frame including:
- a body operable to receive the one or more spacecraft components;
- and
- one or more posts extending from the body, the one or more posts operable to releasably couple with another one or more posts of another satellite and/or with a payload adaptor fitting,
- wherein the frame is at least partially made of aluminum.
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A launch vehicle comprising:
- a payload adaptor fitting;
- a plurality of satellites releasably stacked on one another, the plurality of satellites operable to be received on the payload adaptor fitting, each of the plurality of satellites including:
- one or more spacecraft components;
- and
- a frame including:
- a body operable to receive the one or more spacecraft components;
- and
- one or more posts extending from the body, the one or more posts operable to separably couple with another one or more posts of another satellite of the plurality of satellites and/or with the payload adaptor fitting,
- wherein the frame is at least partially made of aluminum.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.