Abstract: A space vehicle system, a method of manufacturing a multiple space vehicle system, and a method of disposing space vehicles into Earth orbit are disclosed. The space vehicle system may include a first space vehicle including a first core structure with a first wall thickness. The space vehicle system may include a second space vehicle including a second core structure with a second wall thickness, the second wall thickness different from the first wall thickness, and the second core structure releasably attached to the first space vehicle in a stacked configuration.

Abstract: A space vehicle system, a method of manufacturing a multiple space vehicle launch system, and a method to transmit a launch load between space vehicles during a launch are disclosed. The space vehicle system may include a first space vehicle including a first core structure, a second space vehicle including a second core structure releasably attached to the first space vehicle in a stacked configuration, a first solar array supported by the first core structure, the first core structure extending beyond a lower edge of the first solar array, and a second solar array supported by the second core structure, the second core structure extending beyond an upper edge of the second solar array.

Abstract: A radio frequency filter apparatus is disclosed, including an elongate hollow body portion having an inner side and an outer side. The apparatus further includes an iris structure on the inner side of the body portion and a stiffening structure on the outer side of the body portion. The stiffening structure is aligned with the iris structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for damping a first member relative to a second member. The apparatus includes a receiving member that includes a flange, an axial elastomeric member, and a radial elastomeric member. The axial elastomeric member is positionable between a surface of the first member and the flange of the receiving member, and the radial elastomeric member is positionable between the first member and the receiving member.

Abstract: An additively manufactured antenna device is disclosed, including a base portion and a body portion. The body portion is attached to the base portion and includes a lattice stiffening structure configured to eliminate secondary printing support.

Abstract: A satellite is disclosed, including a body and a communication device attached to the body. The body has an additively manufactured external wall structure at least partially forming an enclosed compartment, and the communication device is configured to receive and transmit data while in space.

Abstract: A vibration isolation system is disclosed, including a rigid retaining device having an internal space, a first external side, and a second external side. A rigid anchoring device is retained in the internal space of the rigid retaining device. The anchoring device has a linkage member that extends from the internal space to the first external side of the retaining device and is configured for rigid connection to a first apparatus. The second side of the retaining device is configured for attachment to a second apparatus. A damping material is sandwiched between the retaining device and the anchoring device, and is configured to limit transfer of vibration between the retaining device and the anchoring device.

Abstract: A satellite is disclosed, including a body having an additively manufactured wall panel and a communication device connected to the body. The wall panel includes a facesheet and a stiffening structure extending from a first side of the facesheet. The communication device is configured to send and receive data while in space.

Abstract: An isolation coupler for coupling a functional element to a support structure includes a first bracket. The first bracket includes a number of first-bracket sides. The number of first-bracket sides forms a closed polygonal shape, in plan view. The isolation coupler further includes a number of isolators coupled to each one of the first-bracket sides. The isolation coupler also includes a second bracket. The second bracket includes a number of second-bracket sides. The second bracket sides are coupled to the isolators. The number of second-bracket sides is equal to the number of first-bracket sides and forms the closed polygonal shape, in plan view. The isolators separate each one of the first-bracket sides from a corresponding one of the second-bracket sides to attenuate a load transferred from the first bracket to the second bracket.

Abstract: An additively manufactured antenna device is disclosed, including a base portion and a body portion. The body portion is attached to the base portion and includes a lattice stiffening structure configured to eliminate secondary printing support.

Abstract: An isolation coupler for coupling a functional element to a support structure includes a first bracket. The first bracket includes a number of first-bracket sides. The number of first-bracket sides forms a closed polygonal shape, in plan view. The isolation coupler further includes a number of isolators coupled to each one of the first-bracket sides. The isolation coupler also includes a second bracket. The second bracket includes a number of second-bracket sides. The second bracket sides are coupled to the isolators. The number of second-bracket sides is equal to the number of first-bracket sides and forms the closed polygonal shape, in plan view. The isolators separate each one of the first-bracket sides from a corresponding one of the second-bracket sides to attenuate a load transferred from the first bracket to the second bracket.

Abstract: An additively manufactured heat transfer device is disclosed, including an enclosure portion with outer walls. The outer walls contain an inner channel configured to direct a flow of coolant fluid. The heat transfer device further includes a fluid intake port and a fluid outtake port, each connected to the first inner channel. The fluid intake port is configured to direct a flow of coolant fluid through an outer wall of the enclosure portion into the inner channel, and the fluid outtake port is configured to direct a flow of coolant fluid through an outer wall of the enclosure portion out of the inner channel. The inner channel is defined by internal walls, and the enclosure portion and the internal walls form a single additively manufactured unit.

Abstract: An additively manufactured heat transfer device is disclosed, including an enclosure portion with outer walls. The outer walls contain an inner channel configured to direct a flow of coolant fluid. The heat transfer device further includes a fluid intake port and a fluid outtake port, each connected to the first inner channel. The fluid intake port is configured to direct a flow of coolant fluid through an outer wall of the enclosure portion into the inner channel, and the fluid outtake port is configured to direct a flow of coolant fluid through an outer wall of the enclosure portion out of the inner channel. The inner channel is defined by internal walls, and the enclosure portion and the internal walls form a single additively manufactured unit.

Abstract: A method of additively manufacturing a spacecraft panel includes printing a first skin and a second skin, spaced apart from the first skin. The method further includes printing a first truss structure connecting the first skin to the second skin.

Abstract: A satellite dispenser includes a central tubular structure. The satellite dispenser also includes a plurality of satellites arranged around the central tubular structure. The satellite dispenser further includes a plurality of shear connectors coupling the central tubular structure and the plurality of satellites arranged together in shear continuity.

Abstract: A mounting device is disclosed, including a first torsion bar structure having an elongated axis and opposing end portions connected by a middle portion. The mounting device further includes a second torsion bar structure having an elongated axis and opposing end portions connected by a middle portion. The middle portions of the first and second torsion bar structures are connected. The end portions of the first torsion bar structure are configured for attachment to a vehicle, and the end portions of the second torsion bar structure are configured for attachment to an accessory. The first and second torsion bar structures are configured to decrease transmission of vibration frequencies between the vehicle and the accessory.

Abstract: An apparatus for damping a first member relative to a second member. The apparatus includes a receiving member that includes a flange, an axial elastomeric member, and a radial elastomeric member. The axial elastomeric member is positionable between a surface of the first member and the flange of the receiving member, and the radial elastomeric member is positionable between the first member and the receiving member.

Abstract: An antenna device is disclosed, including a cavity structure having a floor portion and a perimeter wall portion connected to the floor portion. A dipole structure extends upward from a center region of the floor portion inside the cavity structure. At least one of the wall portion and the dipole structure has an opening small enough relative to an expected radio frequency wavelength to avoid affecting antenna performance.

Abstract: A radio frequency filter apparatus is disclosed, including an elongate hollow body portion having an inner side and an outer side. The apparatus further includes an iris structure on the inner side of the body portion and a stiffening structure on the outer side of the body portion. The stiffening structure is aligned with the iris structure.

Abstract: Protective blankets comprise a flexible blanket body and a voltage supply. The flexible blanket body comprises a plurality of sheets of material operatively coupled together to define the flexible blanket body. The plurality of sheets comprises one or more sheets composed at least in part of a carbon nanotube material and at least one sheet composed of a different material. The voltage supply is electrically coupled at least to a first sheet of the one or more sheets composed at least in part of the carbon nanotube material, such that the first sheet defines a resistive heater.