Magnetic Release Mechanism Succeeds in Flight
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Summary
| Description | In aeronautics and space exploration, there is a need to connect and release components quickly and reliably. NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, recently tested a new magnetic release mechanism that could have applications for aircraft, spacecraft, and space exploration. The research looks to replace some mechanical release mechanisms with magnetic ones. The experimental release mechanism potentially has fewer parts, requires less maintenance, and is more reliable. |
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| Date | 2022-12-07 |
| Source | images.nasa.gov |