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7270303 |
Pincer apparatus for nanosat transport across a satellite
A pincer system is comprised of an array of pincers. Each pincer includes an inner disk having legs that are pushed downwards onto a pliable material to cause protuberances, while an outer disk is...
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7114682 |
System and method for transportation and storage of cargo in space
A system for transportation and storage of cargo in space includes one or more platforms. The platforms are operable to hold multiple removable propellant tanks and rendezvous with one or more...
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6969030 |
Spacecraft docking mechanism
The present invention provides a docking mechanism that is capable of interfacing with Apogee Boost Motors (ABM) including Liquid Apogee Motors (LAM) of the satellite being captured to allow a...
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6845303 |
Micro-satellite and satellite formation for inverse and distributed proximity operations
A method and apparatus for conducting proximity operations is disclosed. The method called inverser proximity operations includes maneuvering an active vehicle into general proximity to a target...
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6364252 |
Method of using dwell times in intermediate orbits to optimize orbital transfers and method and apparatus for satellite repair
A reusable space vehicle docked in an intermediate orbit for rescue missions allows a satellite to be serviced with less delay, energy expenditure, and cost than a space vehicle launched from Earth...
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5967464 |
Object-transporting apparatus and method for transporting object
An object-transporting apparatus and method is provided for moving an object in a zero-gravity environment without the use of a latch handle or sprayed pressurized air. The object to be transported...
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5511748 |
Method for extending the useful life of a space satellite
The life of a target satellite is modified, i.e., extended or terminated by docking an extension spacecraft with the target satellite to form a docked satellite-spacecraft combination. The...
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5429328 |
Spacecraft payload exchange system
A method of manufacturing in space and a spacecraft assembly to accomplish such manufacture. The spacecraft assembly includes a spacecraft including a plurality of canister compartments...
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5419516 |
Device for coupling at least two spacecraft and use of the device for repairing tether damage
A device for coupling at least two spacecrafts, the latter being connected by means of at least two tether lines, between which a plurality of cross-connections are provided which run parallel to...
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5372340 |
Spacecraft system
A plurality of spacecrafts having their own functions are each provided with a communication controller and its own mission, and communicate with each other to perform specific operations. In...
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5368428 |
Apparatus and method for producing a video display
A method and apparatus for producing a video display that is especially useful in an article handling system to help control a mechanical arm to move an article into a selected position. A video...
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H001378 |
Electromagnetic fasteners
An electromagnetic fastener for manipulating objects in space uses the matic attraction of various metals. An end effector is attached to a robotic manipulating system having an electromagnet such...
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5299764 |
In-space servicing of spacecraft employing artificial life robotics
Artificial life robotics are utilized in a system for in-space service of spacecraft. An Earth Launch Vehicle (ELV) carries an Exoatmospheric Mothership Vehicle (MSV) into a space trajectory. The...
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5167464 |
High-repeatability, robot friendly, ORU interface
A robot-friendly coupling device for an Orbital Replacement Unit (ORU). The invention will provide a coupling that is detached and attached remotely by a robot. The design of the coupling must...
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5046691 |
ORU latch
An orbital replaceable unit, "ORU", is releasably attached to an orbital maneuverable vehicle, "OMV", by a one step fastening device. The ORU contains one part of the fastening device and the OMV...
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4964596 |
Spacecraft structure for orbital assembly and servicing
A spacecraft structure for orbital assembly and servicing includes a payload module, a propulsion module and a bus module each of these modules includes attachement means for separately attching to...
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4964062 |
Robotic arm systems
A multisection flexible multidigit arm contains hands at each end, each of which hands contains a set of fingers, suitably three, which are similarly formed flexible multidigit arms constructed to...
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4955654 |
End effector
An end effector secured to an front end of a manipulator of a remote manipulator system and having a function for clamping dedicated objects, wherein a force (or torque) applied to the end effector...
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4929011 |
Grapple fixture
The grapple fixture, with improved docking and engaging capabilities, is provided for use with, for example, a relocatable space station remote manipulator system. The grapple fixture is for use...
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4929009 |
End effector
The end effector forms part of the relocatable space station remote manipulator system. The end effector has grappling capabilities and latching capabilities and may include a force moment sensor...
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4831531 |
System for the performance of activity in space
A system for remotely controlled performance of unmanned extravehicular activity in outer space, such as satellite maintenance and repair. The system comprises an orbitable space vehicle having a...
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4790499 |
Aerospike for attachment to space vehicle system
An aerospike is adapted to be attached to the front nose of an aerodynamically asymmetric space vehicle system, such as the external tank and orbiter of the space shuttle. The aerospike basically...
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4699339 |
Apparatus and method for transporting a spacecraft and a fluid propellant from the earth to a substantially low gravity environment above the earth
An apparatus for transporting a spacecraft and fluid propellant from the earth to a substantially low gravity environment above the earth with substantially reduced loading of the spacecraft due to...
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4667908 |
Multiple body handling operations on the space shuttle
A method is disclosed for exchanging a payload module on a satellite comprising a control module and a detachable payload for a new payload module in the STS or space shuttle orbiter using one RMS...
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4657211 |
Spacecraft to shuttle docking method and apparatus
A method is disclosed for docking a satellite to the STS or space shuttle orbiter with one Remote Manipulator System (RMS). The RMS is deployed and captures a fixture on the satellite. The...
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4582277 |
Magnetic spin reduction system for free spinning objects
A spinning earth satellite (19) is shown in which it is desired to reduce the rotation or spin to a level that the satellite (19) may be secured or handled remotely from a spacecraft. This is...
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4449684 |
Satellite servicing
This invention relates to an improved satellite servicing system. The improvements include improvements in payload distribution in the cargo bay of the Shuttle Orbiter and improvements in the...
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4408943 |
Ship-to-ship fluid transfer system
A system for transferring fluid between two marine tankers, including a first articulated loading arm mounted on the first tanker and a second loading arm or other suitable receiver mounted on the...
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4384692 |
Satellite system configuration
A new satellite system configuration is comprised of a power module with rigidly attached solar arrays and a control module including a sun pointing unit, an earth pointing unit and a rotary...
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4298178 |
Roving geosynchronous orbit satellite maintenance system
A satellite maintenance system for satellite stations orbiting in the geosynchronous corridor comprising a roving satellite maintenance vehicle capable of operating autonomously in the...
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4260187 |
Terminal guidance sensor system
A system is described for guiding a claw to the proper distance and into the proper orientation in yaw and pitch, to engage a grappling fixture. The system includes four proximity sensors on the...
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4173324 |
Coupling device for moving vehicles
A mechanical system is disclosed to capture and/or deploy a device or vehicle having relative motion with respect to another vehicle. The mechanism includes an on-board controlled collapsible iris...
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4079904 |
Module exchanger systems
A module exchange system including a module manipulator mechanism for use in manipulating modules between a module storage magazine and a satellite. The manipulator includes an adjustable terminal...
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3893573 |
Variable ratio mixed-mode bilateral master-slave control system for shuttle remote manipulator system
A control system for a remotely operated manipulator system which incorporates a slave arm of substantial length and strength having multiple degrees of freedom at an adequate number of joints to...
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3753536 |
SPACE VEHICLE COUPLING MECHANISMS
A mechanism for the coupling of one space vehicle to another includes a coupling means on each vehicle, each coupling means having a primary engagement device and a secondary engagement device so...
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3534924 |
VARIABLE GEOMETRY MANNED ORBITAL VEHICLE
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3401903 |
Space transportation and maintenance vehicle
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