Mating of spacecraft components using shape memory materials
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Jul 6, 2006
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Dec 30, 2004
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Dec 30, 2004
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A method and apparatus is provided for mating (e.g., structurally and sealingly securing) two components of a spacecraft to one another. The apparatus and method may include a first spacecraft component having a first mating surface, a second spacecraft component having a second mating surface adapted to align with the first mating surface, and a shape memory ring constructed from a shape memory material, adapted to mate the first mating surface to the second mating surface when subjected to a temperature change.
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