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8146867 |
Modular spacecraft design architecture
A spacecraft architecture and accompanying standard allows for the creation of a spacecraft using an assortment of modules that comply with the standard. The standard preferably includes both...
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8109472 |
Collapsible structures with adjustable forms
Structures and methods are disclosed regarding deployable structures with expandable longerons adjustably coupled with supporting structures such that an angle between the supporting structures can...
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8096512 |
Payload modules
A plurality of sufficient closely-packed functional units which are interconnected to form a non-planar payload module assembly 40. Advantageously, the payload modular structure 40 is compact with...
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8066227 |
Deployable structures having collapsible structural members
Deployable structures are disclosed having collapsible structural members that include a stowed configuration with a volume smaller than the expanded configuration. Such structures can include...
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8061660 |
Large-scale deployable solar array
A deployable structure is disclosed. The deployable structure may include one or more slit-tube longerons; and one or more flat sheets coupled with the one or more slit-tube longerons. The one or...
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8047473 |
Connecting node and method for constructing a connecting node
A connecting node comprises a polyhedral structure comprising a plurality of panels joined together at its side edges to form a spherical approximation, wherein at least one of the plurality of...
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8042305 |
Deployable structural assemblies, systems for deploying such structural assemblies
A deployable structural assembly is provided along with associated deployment mechanisms and associated methods of forming and deploying the structural assembly. In one exemplary embodiment, the...
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7922125 |
Launching vehicle and satellite connection-separation apparatus
A launcher and satellite connection-separation apparatus for launching and satellite vehicles has a band-clamp assembly of a band with an inner channel in which clamps are located in a sliding...
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7840387 |
System and method of designing a load bearing layer that interfaces to a structural pass-through of an inflatable vessel
A method for determining a design of an inflatable module including a rigid member disposed in a restraint layer, wherein the restraint layer includes orthogonal straps, includes modeling a strap...
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7759664 |
Solar heat powered deployable structure
An embodiment of the present method may comprise: heating up at least one structural element beyond a change state temperature thereof; changing the configuration of the structural element from an...
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7689327 |
Microserver adapter for an avionics box
A modular adapter is attachable to an avionics box of an aircraft to enable network communication between the avionics box and other avionics boxes or controllers on the aircraft, local computing...
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7686255 |
Space vehicle having a payload-centric configuration
In one aspect, a space vehicle includes a structure configured to expand from a first configuration to a second configuration and at least two equipment compartments attached to the periphery of...
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7559508 |
Propellant depot in space
A space transportation propellant depot has multiple locations, sources and capabilities. Maximizing known mature technologies coupled with realistic industrial techniques results in the...
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7543779 |
Low-impact mating system
An androgynous mating system for mating two exoatmospheric space modules comprising a first mating assembly capable of mating with a second mating assembly; a second mating assembly structurally...
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7509774 |
Apparatus for integrating a rigid structure into a flexible wall of an inflatable structure
For an inflatable structure having a flexible outer shell or wall structure having a flexible restraint layer comprising interwoven, load-bearing straps, apparatus for integrating one or more...
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7478782 |
System and method incorporating adaptive and reconfigurable cells
A system and method by which specialized components (tenants) are mounted to an assembly comprising a plurality of modular units. Each modular unit has one or more interface connecting locations...
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7469864 |
Method for assemblying and landing a habitable structure on an extraterrestrial body
A method for assembling and landing a habitable module on an extraterrestrial mass is claimed. At least one inflatable module and a second module are placed into orbit about an extraterrestrial...
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7295884 |
System and method of designing a load bearing layer of an inflatable vessel
A computer-implemented method is provided for designing a restraint layer of an inflatable vessel. The restraint layer is inflatable from an initial uninflated configuration to an inflated...
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7163179 |
Commercial service platform in space
Affordable commercial service platforms in space focusing on customer affordability, quality microgravity services, innovation and combining five emerging space technologies. The invention provides...
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6945500 |
Apparatus for a geosynchronous life extension spacecraft
A satellite life extension spacecraft, comprising a mechanical implement adapted for connection to a parent spacecraft, a first and second boom, a first thruster pod and a second thruster pod...
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6938858 |
Spacecraft window assembly
A spacecraft window assembly for providing external viewing from inside an inflatable module is claimed. The inflatable shell has a plurality of layers and each layer has a window opening. The...
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6899301 |
Method for making an opening in the bladder of an inflatable modular structure for receiving a window
A method for making an opening in the bladder of an inflatable modular structure. The structure has a core comprised of a fore and aft assembly separated by a longeron. There is an inflatable...
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6726151 |
Miniature spacecraft
A miniature spacecraft is constructed using modular features so as to provide a wide range of possible sizes with a choice of physical attributes. Radially directed bays are arranged around a...
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6568638 |
Modular spacecraft structure
A spacecraft structure formed of one or more interchangeable modules is disclosed. The modules have two planar surfaces that cooperate to form a cavity, in which spacecraft equipment is housed. The...
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6491256 |
Transportation of unqualified spacecraft or component to space
Transport and in-space assembly of spacecraft from not-qualified-for-launch, low cost parts/modules. Any number of spacecraft or parts thereof are built inexpensively for space usage when they are...
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6439508 |
Inflatable habitation volumes in space
An improved inflatable habitation volume in space comprising reduced cost, improved debris impact protection, enhanced penetration resistance, self sealing qualities, innovative flat end caps,...
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6322023 |
Evolvable propulsion module
A spacecraft propulsion module (16) that includes an outer cylindrical housing (20), an end wall (22) and a specialized internal structure (50) that is capable of supporting various spacecraft...
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6260804 |
Functionally and structurally modular parallelogram-shaped spacecraft
A functionally and structurally modular, parallelogram-shaped spacecraft. The spacecraft includes a plurality of modules joined to one another along an axis of the spacecraft, wherein each module...
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6234426 |
Modular spacecraft construction requiring no tools for assembly and disassembly
A modular spacecraft construction having a simple spacecraft core structure (10) of cylindrical shape, spacecraft equipment modules (12) in the form of generally flat panels that are attached in a...
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6216984 |
Gravity habitat module for space vehicle
A habitat module for astronauts traveling in a space vehicle, the habitat module including a cylindrical module enclosing a living compartment for astronauts, the module having a cylindrical outer...
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6206327 |
Modular spacecraft bus
A mission configurable modular satellite bus structure composed of several scalable modules, including a propulsion module and one or more stackable space modules, each using standard subsystems or...
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6149104 |
Structural layout for spacecraft including specialized compartment configuration
A spacecraft propulsion module (16) that includes an outer cylindrical housing (20), an end wall (22) and a specialized internal structure (50) that is capable of supporting various spacecraft...
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6045094 |
Gyroscopic space ship/station with docking mechanism
A space vehicle which is a combined space ship and space station (1), able to combine the functions of a lunar mission transport and a lunar support station. Propulsion rockets (60) are used for...
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5979833 |
Modular spacecraft architecture
A spacecraft structure using functionally independent modules assembled around a lightweight core structure to provide a vehicle that is lighter, uses less volume, and is easier to design,...
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5950965 |
Split shell spacecraft
A modular spacecraft and fabrication method for producing a spacecraft of the kind that forms an enclosure and framework for installation of the external and internal subsystems of the spacecraft....
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5865401 |
Tethered space platform assembly for isolation orbiting
A space platform assembly designed to be attached to the outer surface of a space station structure for deployment of a tethered space platform into isolation orbit alongside the space station. The...
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5839696 |
Modular payload arrangement
A modular payload structure providing standardized thermal, electrical and mechanical interfaces. The modular arrangement of the present invention has fixed radiator panels that have standard...
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5816539 |
Orbital assist module and interstage
An orbital assist module and an interstage for a launch vehicle. The orbital assist module includes a cylindrical outer wall and a support structure secured to an inner surface of the cylindrical...
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5806799 |
Variable length mission-configurable module for space transportation vehicle
The invention provides a variable length mission configurable module that can be readily reconfigured to meet the specific pressurized space and payload requirements for a wide variety of Earth...
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5803402 |
System and method for the construction of spacecraft structures
A composite structure and method for constructing same for use in fabricating the framework of a spacecraft is disclosed. The structure is cut from flat sheets of composite laminate materials, and...
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5791600 |
Pressurized modular system for space applications
The invention provides a modular system including one or more interchangeable pressurizable body sections, a front end cap and a rear end cap. A tendon array assembly is coupled between the front...
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5755406 |
Modular, independent subsystem design satellite bus and variable communication payload configurations and missions
A space module has a base and one or more side walls attached to the base. A top panel is attached to the one or more side walls so that the base, the one or more side walls and the top panel...
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5527001 |
Modular communication satellite
A Modular Communication Satellite (10) for a Satellite Communication System is disclosed. The preferred embodiment of the invention includes a foldable, high-gain, electronically steered antenna...
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5518209 |
Multi-mission spacecraft bus having space frame structural design
A multi-mission spacecraft bus structure is provided which has a plurality of internal thermally-isolated cells, and a plurality of external mounting surfaces. The spacecraft bus structure...
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5344104 |
Low cost, selectable configuration spacecraft
To reduce the time required to build spacecraft, and to reduce costs, the spacecraft are members of a set of spacecraft. Each member has the same structural members, such as panels, but different...
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5337980 |
Spacecraft-to-launch-vehicle transition
The invention lies in a support transition which is affixed to a spacecraft for supporting the spacecraft on a support ring of a booster or launch vehicle. The transition is in the general form of...
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5271582 |
Modular mother satellite bus for subsidiary payloads
Multiple subsidiary small payloads are connected to standard mechanical and electrical interfaces provided by an expendable or recoverable modular mother satellite bus (MMSB) and launched into...
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5217188 |
Modular solid-propellant launch vehicle and related launch facility
A family of modular solid-propellant launch vehicles and a related launch facility for placing a wide range of payloads in earth orbit at greatly reduced costs compared to present day launch...
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5184789 |
Space station facility
A space station facility having a plurality of elongated members which form a cuboctahedral-shaped structure surrounding a central pressurized command module. The space station facility may be...
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5156361 |
Modular space station
A space station including a frame defining plural identical sites for receiving interchangeable cargo modules. The sites are angularly spaced about the center of the station. Modules may thus be...
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