ATHENA HOLD DOWN RELEASE MECHANISM
15, June 2018

ESA Open Invitation to Tender AO9430
Open Date: 13/06/2018
Closing Date: 08/08/2018 13:00:00

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 18.164.04
Prog. Ref.: CTP for New MS
Budget Ref.: E/0401-01N – CTP for New MS
Special Prov.: PL
Tender Type: C
Price Range: > 500 KEURO
Products: Satellites & Probes / Mechanisms / Mechanisms / Hold Down and Release
Techology Domains: Mechanisms / Non-Explosive Release Technologies
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate of Science
Department: Future Missions Office
Contract Officer: Weihert, Beatrice
Industrial Policy Measure: N/A – Not apply
Last Update Date: 13/06/2018
Update Reason: Tender issue

The objective of this activity is to:- Design and manufacture a Demonstrator Model (DM) for an holddown release mechanism actuator (HDRMA) compliant with the ATHENA HDRMA user and interface requirements- Verify performance, manufacturability and environmental compliance of the HDRMA through analysis and test-campaign.The activity shall conduct component/breadboard critical function verification in a relevant environment, in order to achieve a TRL of 5.

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