An ejection unit for a satellite comprises a housing which is closed by a door and in which a guide for the satellite is provided. The guide comprises angled rails and a clamping apparatus to fixedly clamp the satellite by means of a clamping mechanism.

This disclosure relates generally to a payload separation system utilizing a circular arch connective mechanism for connecting and releasing a payload from a launch vehicle. The apparatus of the invention is particularly useful for spacecraft and other vehicular separation mechanisms.

A method and apparatus for smart spherical cluster vessels is described. In one example, a cargo ball assembly includes a plurality of cargo balls attached together to form a cluster, the cargo balls having a spherical exterior surface, a rocket engine cargo ball of the cluster having a plurality of thrusters exposed to an exterior position of the cluster to propel the cluster, and a thruster system to control the rocket engine to guide the cluster.

This disclosure relates generally to a payload separation system utilizing a circular arch connective mechanism for connecting and releasing a payload from a launch vehicle. The apparatus of the invention is particularly useful for spacecraft and other vehicular separation mechanisms.