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System for attaching and separating satellites which comprises an open ring or metal band (1) which has a channel formed in its inner perimeter, in which jaws are integrated in a discontinuous way, which can slide in the said channel, two end pieces (5) fixed to the ends of the said ring, a tensioni

System for attaching and separating satellites which comprises an open ring or metal band (1) which has a channel formed in its inner perimeter, in which jaws are integrated in a discontinuous way, which can slide in the said channel, two end pieces (5) fixed to the ends of the said ring, a tensioning bolt (4) which joins the two end parts, and three supports for retaining the ring (1) which are fixed to the structure of the launcher (3) of a satellite (2). The invention can be applied to artificial satellites of any weight and size.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for releasably attaching a satellite to a launcher comprising:an open metal band having free ends,said band having an inner surface with a channel formed therein,a plurality of separate clamping elements slidably supported in said channel in said band, said clamp

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for releasably attaching a satellite to a launcher comprising:an open metal band having free ends,said band having an inner surface with a channel formed therein,a plurality of separate clamping elements slidably supported in said channel in said band, said clamping elements being made of a material different from said metal band,a bolt connecting said free ends of said metal band to tighten said band and apply tension thereto,said clamping elements each including upper and lower jaws which widen in a direction inwardly of said band and form an open wedge shape,the satellite and launcher including respective structures which are in contact along a joint interface and are engaged between said jaws of said clamping elements so that as tension is applied to said band by said bolt, said jaws engaging said structures of said satellite and launcher apply clamping pressure thereon to secure said structures in said band,a pyrotechnic device to cut said bolt and release the tension in said band and the clamping pressures of the clamping elements on the satellite and launcher structure when the satellite is to be separated from the launcher, andmeans for retaining the band and the clamping elements on the launcher structure when the satellite separates from the launcher.