Orbital Antares User Manual
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Antares
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OSP-3
User’s Guide
Section 8.0
– Non-Standard Services
Release 1.1
July 2013
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8.1.3. RUAG 1666VS Separation System
The Antares launch vehicle standard 1575 mm (62 in.) interface allows use of the standard RUAG
PAS66VS Payload Adapter System. This 66‖ marmon clamp and adapter cone separation system has
extensive launch heritage, having flown on Ariane, Atlas, Delta, Proton and other launch vehicles. The
system and its derivatives have a 100% record of mission success in over 80 launches since it was origi-
nally developed.
The 1666VS separation system and its mass capabilities are illustrated in Figure 8.1.3-1. The resulting
payload envelope when using the RUAG 1666VS separation system, including the axial impact of the
adapter cone on the payload envelope, is shown in Figure 8.1.3-2.
Figure 8.1.3-1. 1666VS Separation System