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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Specifications
| Parameter | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Name | MkII Motorized Lightband (MLB) | |
| Company | PSC by Rocket Lab | |
| Category | Other Spacecraft Product | |
| Flight proven | Yes | |
| TRL | — | |
| Procurement | ||
| Customization / NRE | Unknown | |
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