Document Type
Presentation
Publisher
Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory
Publication Date
7-3-2025
First Page
1
Last Page
17
Abstract
What Are Mechanisms?
• Moving Mechanical Assembly (MMA)
- A device that controls the movement of a deployable or other movable system of a space or launch vehicle
• Why do mechanisms exist?
- 1) Fit within launch vehicle or dispenser
- 2) Stow for launch loads
- 3) Change position or pointing once on orbit
- 4) Deploy objects
Recommended Citation
Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory, "Deployable Systems EAT" (2025). Space Dynamics Laboratory Publications. Paper 366.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/sdl_pubs/366