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This concept study presents a Microsatellite Accommodation Canister (MAC) for deploying small satellites from an electromagnetic lunar launcher, using the Electromagnetic Rail Lunar Launch System (EMRLLS) as a reference architecture. It examines payload protection, trajectory correction, individual satellite release, and optional orbital handling and transfer. The study describes adaptable 1U and 3U CubeSat rack configurations, outlines future 6U and 12U configurations, and presents an illustrative launch and orbital insertion case. It establishes a foundation for further modeling and testing of mission-tailored satellite deployment and replenishment from a future lunar facility.
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