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A device for jettisoning a payload from a spacecraft, the device comprising: connection means between the payload and the spacecraft; an energy storage device for jettisoning the payload; and a releasable latching device for latching the payload to the spacecraft. In the device for jettisoning a pay

A device for jettisoning a payload from a spacecraft, the device comprising: connection means between the payload and the spacecraft; an energy storage device for jettisoning the payload; and a releasable latching device for latching the payload to the spacecraft. In the device for jettisoning a payload: the connection means comprises a single rod in alignment with the axis of symmetry of the jettisoning device and having a first end fixed to the payload; the energy storage device acts on the first end of the connection rod; and the releasable latching device acts on the second end of the connection rod, said device being fixed to the spacecraft. Application to the aerospace industry.

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A device for jettisoning a payload from a spacecraft, the device comprising: a single connection rod in alignment with the axis of symmetry of the jettisoning device and having a first end fixed to the payload; a releasable latching device supported by the spacecraft and acting on the second end of

A device for jettisoning a payload from a spacecraft, the device comprising: a single connection rod in alignment with the axis of symmetry of the jettisoning device and having a first end fixed to the payload; a releasable latching device supported by the spacecraft and acting on the second end of the connection rod by means of two moving fastener elements; and an energy storage device acting permanently on the first end of the connection rod to jettison the payload when the connection rod is released by at least one of the fastener elements under the control of an actuator device; wherein the two fastener elements are diametrically opposite about the connection rod and movable in translation in two opposite directions in alignment on an axis perpendicular to the connection rod, the two fastener elements engaging with an intermediate device pivotally mounted towards the second end of the connection rod, and wherein the actuator device comprises a slider movable along the axis of the rod, and a fork mounted to pivot on the slider and including two arms connected to respective ones of the two fastener elements.