Various Types of Space Head Module

SHM for a launch of large-size

spacecraft (Type 3)SHM for a cluster launch of several

spacecraft (Type 2)SHM for a launch of medium-size spacecraft

(Type 1)

5250

~ 4

500

5250

~ 1

300

~ 1

300

7450

~54

00

3000

Type 1 of SHM for a launch of medium-size spacecraft

Payload fairing (PLF)

Platform A

Platform B

Adaptor

Platform B frame

Protective shield

SHMelements

When in orbit, separation of PLF with Platform A occurs 2 seconds prior to SC separation.

SHM was used for the launches of Genesis-1, 2 spacecraft. Its modification with a different adaptor was used for the launch of OICETS and INDEX spacecraft. SHM can be used with many variants of adaptor.

700

3170

1380

Modification of SHM (Type 1) enabling the increase in LV lift capability

SHM was designed for the launch of Theos spacecraft. It can be used with many variants of adaptors.

~ 2

600

Separated elements

SHM elements

PLF upper cone

Platform A with dispensers

Platform A

Adaptor and Platform B frame

Most popular type of SHM to be used for launching several spacecraft.

PLF lower cone

Gas-Dynamic Shield (GDS)

Platform B

Type 2 of SHM for a launch of several spacecraft

Separated elements

2235

935

700

1380

~ 1

300

~ 1

800

PLF upper cone

Platform A frame with adaptors

Platform A

Cone with adaptors

SHMelements

SHM was designed for the launch of RapidEye spacecraft. LV fitted with this SHM possesses highest lift capability due to use of a lighter shells of Platform A and Platform B newly manufactured

PLF lower cone

GDS

Platform B

Separation of PLF upper cone

Separation of GDS

Separation of PLF lower cone and Platform A

Separation of spacecraft

Separation of spacecraft

Modification of SHM (Type 2) enabling the increase in LV lift capability

2235

935

920

1160

Type 3 of SHM for launches of large-size spacecraft

PLF

PLF lower cone with GDS

Platform A

Platform B

Adaptor

SHMelements

PLF is jettisoned at final phase of 2nd stage operation. When in orbit, separation of Platform A with GDS occurs 2 seconds prior to SC separation.

SHM was designed for the launch of TerraSAR-X spacecraft. To be used for the launches of Tandem-Х, Kompsat -5 and CryoSat-2 spacecraft.

3170

1486

2260

2020

Modification of SHM (Type 3) is prospective SHM for a launch of large-size SC with extended mass

PLF

PLF lower cone with GDS

Platform A

Platform B

Platform C with adapter

SHM elements

Prospective SHM with extended payload envelope for a launch of large-size SC with extended mass. New type of PLF lower cone was manufactured to extend the payload envelope. Separated elements

2235

935

860

2500

920

Modification of SHM (Type 3) can be used with the adaptor developed for a launch of TerraSAR-X SC

Using of the adaptor developed for a launch of TerraSAR-X SC allows to extend payload envelope

~54

00~44

00