The NASA Standard Detonator (NSD) is a device used by

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for applications where a charge must be detonated, usually in conjunction with

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s as a release mechanism. NSDs have been used since the

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program, and were used for the

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, including the

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(SRB) separation from the

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, as well as the SRB Range Safety System.

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(formerly Hi-Shear) is the primary provider for the NSDs which were used on the Space Shuttle.

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