Pyrotechnic Cable/Bolt Cutter P/N ML0041
More informationThe typical requirements for satellite release solutions from a launcher in SPACE - by Sébastien
Expertises and Technologies
26.08.2026
Let’s talk about solutions for releasing satellites from their dispensers and releasing satellite appendixes like antennas or solar panels.
What are the typical requirements for satellite release solutions from a launcher?
In orbit deployment is one of the most critical functions operated during the launch sequence.
And the device used for Hold and Release shall fulfil very high standards of requirements:
- A very high tensile requirement in a reduced space.
- An extreme reliability requested in hard environments.
- A limited level of shock required by the vicinity of the payload.
- And a perfect synchronicity in particular in a case of multi-point release.
We, at Pyroalliance, benefit from a huge product heritage in pyrotechnic separation solutions.
Our solutions are flight proven with more than 10 000 separation nuts delivered in our history.
What is the principle of a solution based on pyrotechnic nuts for space separation?
The principle of pyrotechnic separation solution is simple: design a separation nut to hold a bolt.
And, when receiving an electrical command, to trigger the motion of internal parts that will release the bolt.
