Figure 4-6: Rideshare Plate – Full Plate Available Volume

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Figure 4-8: Rideshare Plate – Full Plate (XL Volume) Available Volume
Figure 4-9: Rideshare Plate – Full Plate (XL Volume) including Internal Available Volume

Finally, CubeSat dispensers can be accommodated on a unique Rideshare Plate with an allowable volume as shown in Figure 4-10 and will be part of a hexagon configuration or Rideshare Plates.

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Figure 4-10: Rideshare Plate – Example CubeSat Dispenser Available Volume
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STARLINK ADAPTER
A Starlink adapter plate can accommodate either two (2) 15” diameter Rideshare Payloads or one (1) 24” diameter
Rideshare Payload. Detailed dimensions can be found in Appendix AA Payload mated to a 15” diameter mechanical interface has an allowable volume as shown in Figure 4-11. In addition, there is an allowable 38 mm intrusion through the mechanical interface.
Figure 4-11: Starlink Adapter - 15” Diameter Payload Available Volume

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