Key highlights
The RBL (Remove Before Launch) is a mechanically simple, minimalistic and very solid, CNC machined, sturdy and thick device with very few failure points.
They are mechanically actuated by loaded compression springs and have contacts made of solid Beryllium Copper alloy 2mm thick for extreme redundancy. Contact between plates has an area of 200.00 mm2 and a hard casing made of PEEK.
Key features
- Extremely simple and reliable design
- Beryllium Copper 2mm thick plates actuated by compression springs
- Very low part count
- Sturdy, thick and over-engineered design that works every time, all the time
- Very high electrical and thermal loads supported
- Mechanically minimalistic, compression spring operated
- Custom configurable choice of mechanical mating and screws
- Designed for MicroSat (>50kg) applications, missions and requirements.
- Manufactured according to NASA and ESA space standards and materials.
- Repetitive functional and performance tests provided with documentation.
Flight heritage
TRL9 since 2013, 40+ missions
Export control
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Distributors
WWW.SMALLSAT.MARKET
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Last updated: 2026-05-13
Technical specs
operating temperature
-100 to 150 C
volume
53.10mm x 49.00mm x 25.4mm (LxWxH)
mass
101 g
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