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A dispenser that is connectable to a launch vehicle in order to deploy a plurality of satellites in orbit. The dispenser includes a post having a longitudinal axis, an assembly for coupling the post to a launch vehicle, and a plurality of fittings coupled to the post and having attachment means for

A dispenser that is connectable to a launch vehicle in order to deploy a plurality of satellites in orbit. The dispenser includes a post having a longitudinal axis, an assembly for coupling the post to a launch vehicle, and a plurality of fittings coupled to the post and having attachment means for deployably coupling a satellite to the post. The attachment means is aligned substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the post and defines attachment bays extending annularly about the post.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for deploying a plurality of satellites, said apparatus comprising:a post having a longitudinal axis;a connection assembly for coupling said post to a launch vehicle; anda plurality of fittings selectively securable to said post along said post, each of said

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for deploying a plurality of satellites, said apparatus comprising:a post having a longitudinal axis;a connection assembly for coupling said post to a launch vehicle; anda plurality of fittings selectively securable to said post along said post, each of said fittings having at least one attachment system for deployably coupling a satellite to said post, and each said attachment system having a separation assembly for releasably coupling with a portion of an associated satellite.