Space Vector Corp.

United States

GPS Metric Tracking Units Space Vector Corporation designs and manufactures a variety of range approved GPS tracking units. These modular units can be configured to provide power filtering and distribution, GPS data encoding and transmission, and optional SatCom interfaces. These units are designed to provide GPS metric tracking at any of the US launch ranges. We are currently supplying GPS systems for the following vehicles: ULA EELV (Atlas V and Delta IV) flown on the Eastern and Western ranges Lockheed Martin LV-2 Target Vehicle flown at RTS, PMRF, VAFB, and others Ait-2 Target flown at Kodiak

Space Vector has been designing and building separation systems since the inception of the Aries vehicle for the deployment of payloads, shrouds, and recovery parachute systems. Computer simulations are used extensively in the performance prediction and evaluation of these systems. Separation Joints Space Vector produces v-band manacle ring joints in various diameters for separating stages and payloads. These joints differ from traditional marman clamp bands in that the manacle ring provides greater stiffness allowing much higher load caring capability. Joints developed by Space Vector have been tested to over 2 million inch-pound bending. The release mechanism incorporates either a bolt cutter or a non-explosive actuated (NEA) release nut. The NEA reduces shock and eliminates one-shot ordnance devices. Separation Joints

Space Vector designs, fabricates, and tests custom wiring harnesses, umbilical cables, and test cabling for a variety of customers including Lockheed Martin and Pacific Scientific. Features include: Mil-Standard Connectors Shielded wire for high EMI applications Rugged strain relief Thermal protection for high heating environments Low profile lanyard pull Every cable is tested with our automatic cable scanner to accurately verify continuity and resistance. Our pin retention station ensures quality workmanship of each pin and socket on every connector. Umbi Cable

The Vehicle Interface Unit (VIU) was designed and built by Space Vector over 10 years ago to be a smart interface between sensitive, digital control electronics and the high power and often very diverse world of the vehicle analog interfaces. The VIU incorporates a modular design allowing users to "sandwich" together just the modules required to meet mission requirements. Available modules include: Power Supply and Distributition Central Processing Unit with optional 1553 interface Attitude Control System Thruster Drivers Nozzle Drivers for motor thrust vector control systems Relay Drivers for discrete functions Analog and Telemetry Conditionin

Space Vector currently fabricates a variety of rechargeable (secondary) batteries used in launch vehicle, spacecraft and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) applications. These rugged 28 Vdc batteries power vehicle systems under severe boost and space conditions. Batteries can be mounted with or without isolators. The 2.2 AH battery is used on several range approved RCC-319 Flight Termination Systems (FTS) and often coupled with our FTS relay box to power the commanddestruct receivers, S&A, and destruct ordnance as shown the block diagram below. The 10 AH battery is qualified to power range tracking systems and has cell heaters for operating in cold environments. Our batteries have successfully passed qualification level thermal cycling, vibration, shock, vacuum, humidity, fungus resistance, fine sand, salt fog, explosive atmosphere, and EMIEMC testing and have flown on a variety of missions and vehicle configurations. Space Vector produces a line of aerospace grade lithium-ion and lithium-polymer batteries. The 2.5 Ah Li-Ion FTS battery is designed as a drop in replacement for our existing 2.2 Ah Ni-Cd battery and incorporates high-current cells capable of delivering over 30 Amps (30 ms pulse) at 28 Vdc under extreme environments. The 20 Ah Lithium-Polymer (Li-Po) system battery is capable of delivery over 200 Amps continuously from a single, lightweight package. Each battery uses SVChargeTM Smart Battery Technology which provides Programmable Protection and Monitoring. The cells within the battery are balanced during charging with optional “Flight Mode” lockout of protection features during flight. Li-Ion and Li-Po batteries can be purchased either with an internal or external Battery Management System (BMS). Battery Chargers are available to discharge the batteries in the field, measure capacity, and display cell voltage, current, and temperature. 7 Ah and 10 Ah System Batteries with Heaters