NASA NTRS · 19720018730
Sphere launcher
Abstract
The sphere launcher was designed to eject a 200 lb, 15 in. diameter sphere from a space vehicle or missile, at a velocity of 58 ft/sec without imparting excessive lateral loads to the vehicle. This launching is accomplished with the vehicle operating in vacuum conditions and under a 9 g acceleration. Two principal elements are used: a high thrust, short burn time rocket motor and two snubbers for reducing the lateral loads to acceptable limits.
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Reed, W. B.. 1972-06-01. Sphere launcher. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19720018730
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