On November 2014, after ten years of a 6.5 billion kilometer space travel, Philae lander separated from Rosetta probe in the vicinity of “Chury” comet.
From the same pyrotechnic hardware developed for launchers, Dassault Aviation has been proposing its ITAR free pyrotechnics for satellites and space probes. These devices perform a great number of functions such as: deployment of solar panels and antennas, apogee motor ignition, and unlocking of mechanisms.
Building on the high quality of its military aircraft hardware, Dassault Aviation has developed components and equipment specifically for Ariane and Vega European launchers, and for the payload fairing of one version of Atlas V.
Dassault Aviation has used its pyrotechnics expertise to ensure crew safety. Using dedicated components, the company develops ejection seat ignition systems, interseat sequencing systems for twin-seat airplanes, and canopy break-away and cutting systems.
Taking advantage of the experience acquired with military aircraft, Dassault Aviation has developed, for more than fifty years, ITAR free pyrotechnic devices for applications in space field.
Dassault Aviation is studying a reusable space transportation system to launch satellites into low Earth orbit. It comprises an airborne reusable hypersonic vehicle and a subsonic carrier aircraft.
A first for Europe: on 11th February 2015, from an altitude of 420 kilometers and decelerating from Mach 22 to Mach 2, IXV (Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle) demonstrator performed a controlled re-entry by using aerodynamic control surfaces.
Thanks to its full span slats, optimized aerodynamics and advanced acoustics, the Falcon 2000LXS offers the ultimate combination of airfield agility, fuel efficiency and quiet, widebody comfort.
