satellite dispenser

A satellite dispenser is a space tug usually released from the upper stage of a rocket and designed to fly small secondary payloads to their desired location before deploying them.

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space tug, 
Dong Fang Hong 2, SHERPA, Small Spacecraft Mission Service, space tug, 

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  SHERPA ⓘ
  commercial satellite dispenser by Andrews Space

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  Small Spacecraft Mission Service ⓘ
  satellite dispenser used for multiple satellite rocket launches

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
class	rocket	2018	SHERPA	satellite dispenser	Wikidata
class	rocket	2020	Small Spacecraft Mission Service	satellite dispenser	Wikidata