Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI™)
Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI™)
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR SPACECRAFT REFUELABLE
Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI™)
RAFTI is an open license TRL 7 refueling and docking interface that replaces a Fill and Drain Valve to enable on-orbit and ground fueling.
RAFTI has incorporated requirements from hundreds of companies and has been baselined on 4 DoD programs and 100 commercial satellites and counting.
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Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI™)
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR SPACECRAFT REFUELABLE
Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI™)
RAFTI is an open license TRL 7 refueling and docking interface that replaces a Fill and Drain Valve to enable on-orbit and ground fueling.
RAFTI has incorporated requirements from hundreds of companies and has been baselined on 4 DoD programs and 100 commercial satellites and counting.
THE RAFTI SYSTEM CONSISTS OF:
A reliable & cost-effective propellant
fill/drain valve, comprising an octagonal grapple fixture and two valve cores.
Wireframe image of alignment markers, Text: 3x Alignment Markers
Enable prepared and cooperative docking in both light and dark visibility conditions.
BENEFITS
• Allows your spacecraft to take advantage of prepared,
cooperative docking and refueling.
• Compatible with most spacecraft designs.
• Supports satellite servicing operations.
• Available off-the-shelf with minimal lead times and order quantities.
• Supports a variety of use cases and mission profiles
FEATURES
• The RAFTI System integrates easily with existing
spacecraft configurations.
• Fail Safe & Safe to Fail spacecraft docking interface.
• Three inhibits against leaks.
• Passive retractable covers protect sealing surfaces.
• Accommodates docking misalignment on all axes.
• Exceeds industry safety requirements.
• Alignment markers improve docking performance and reduce complexity of proximity operations.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR SPACECRAFT REFUELABLE
Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI™)
RAFTI is an open license TRL 7 refueling and docking interface that replaces a Fill and Drain Valve to enable on-orbit and ground fueling.
RAFTI has incorporated requirements from hundreds of companies and has been baselined on 4 DoD programs and 100 commercial satellites and counting.
THE RAFTI SYSTEM CONSISTS OF:
A reliable & cost-effective propellant
fill/drain valve, comprising an octagonal grapple fixture and two valve cores.
Wireframe image of alignment markers, Text: 3x Alignment Markers
Enable prepared and cooperative docking in both light and dark visibility conditions.
BENEFITS
• Allows your spacecraft to take advantage of prepared,
cooperative docking and refueling.
• Compatible with most spacecraft designs.
• Supports satellite servicing operations.
• Available off-the-shelf with minimal lead times and order quantities.
• Supports a variety of use cases and mission profiles
FEATURES
• The RAFTI System integrates easily with existing
spacecraft configurations.
• Fail Safe & Safe to Fail spacecraft docking interface.
• Three inhibits against leaks.
• Passive retractable covers protect sealing surfaces.
• Accommodates docking misalignment on all axes.
• Exceeds industry safety requirements.
• Alignment markers improve docking performance and reduce complexity of proximity operations.
