MkII Motorized Lightband (MLB)
Overview
The Mark II Motorized Lightband (MLB) is a space vehicle separation system. It is used to separate space vehicles from launch vehicles and to separate elements of launch vehicles. The Lightband is offered in a range of sizes from 8 to 38 inch bolt circle diameter.
The MLB is made of aluminum alloys and features a dual redundant release motor. The MLB can support up to 1800lb payloads, and has been proven over hundreds of missions since its first flight in 2006.
The Lightband is a patented, Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) technology. It is made with materials and methods consistent with high-reliability and NASA Class-A space flight hardware.
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Overview
- Name
- MkII Motorized Lightband (MLB)
- Vendor
- PSC by Rocket Lab
- Subsystem
- Mechanical Subsystem
- Component Type
- Launch Adapter
- Form Factor
- SmallSat
- Heritage
- Yes
Vendor Details
- Name
- PSC by Rocket Lab
- Founded
- 1998
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Specifications
- Subsystem
- Mechanical Subsystem
- Component Type
- Launch Adapter
- Form Factor
- SmallSat
- Vendor
- PSC by Rocket Lab
- Dry Mass
- N/A
- Average Power
- N/A
- Heritage
- Yes
- Status
- In Production
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