Space activities
Vinci ignition system
Space activities
Parachute Deployment Device
APP has participated in an ESA Technology Research Programme (TRP) for development of a European Parachute Deployment Device (PDD) for ejection of the parachute of a space probe descent system. A mortar and gas generator have been designed and manufactured. Analysis of the propellant and full PDD performance was performed by TNO and Vorticity. Detailed design, assembly and integration of all the hardware has been performed by APP.
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