Launch Deploy and Docking Mechanism - Half-ESPA Size: Phase II

Apech Labs is offering NASA a satellite launch-hardened deploy and docking mechanism (LDDM) for the half-ESPA size class. LDDM is envisioned as a product family with extensibility to ESPA and ESPA-grande applications. The mechanism is divided into an active and passive half.nbsp; The active half includes an actuated fastener V-band hard capture system, and a scissor style actuated boom soft capture mechanism.nbsp; The passive half only requires a V-band flanged ring and passive capture probe to enable basic launch/docking capability.nbsp; The mechanism will be reusable for a minimum of 200 docking cycles. Phase I of the program culminated with a preliminary design and functional brassboard hardware. Phase II of the program will mature the design to a prototype level, add electrical and fluid couplings, environmentally test the system in key environments, and demonstrate docking performance.nbsp; Apech Labs is a 2020 startup with extensive experience in complex aerospace product development and electromechanical actuation.nbsp; We will bring these capabilities to bear to provide the best possible offering to NASA.nbsp; We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Moog to provide technical and business insights and to explore becoming a commercialization partner.nbsp;