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What is RocketLab Stage Separation Mechanisms about?

Rocket Lab uses pneumatic locking systems and springs for stage separation of its Electron rocket. The pneumatic systems deliver pressurized gas to nuts around separation bolts, expanding the nuts and releasing the bolts. Springs then help push the stages apart. SpaceX likely uses a similar pneumatic system for reusable Falcon 9 rockets to separate stages without destructive pyro bolts.

Author

Waqas Shah

Language

EN