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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5104070 | Structural latch for vehicle coupling mechanisms A structural latch is provided for mechanically joining vehicle coupling mechanisms such as spacecraft coupling and berthing mechanisms. The structural latch is manually operable to join the coupling mechanisms. Each structural latch is configured to be r... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5094410 | Capture/berthing system for spacecraft A method and apparatus for joining vehicles such as spacecraft is disclosed that utilizes a capture and berthing technique. The coupling apparatus comprises a first coupling unit having a generally rigid extensible structure that is mountable to a first s... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5040749 | Spacecraft berthing mechanism with discrete impact attennation means A spacecraft berthing mechanism comprises a peripheral flange adapted for attachment to a spacecraft port, an impact receiving member pivotably attached to the peripheral flange, and a motion damping device connected between the impact receiving device an... | 08/20/1991 |
| 4903919 | Apparatus and method for docking spacecraft A docking apparatus for coupling two spacecraft comprises a rigid pressure vessel having an interior passage, and first and second docking ports communicating with said interior passage. The planes of the docking ports form an oblique angle with respect t... | 02/27/1990 |
| 4834325 | Modular spacecraft system A modular spacecraft system adapted for orbital flight is capable of expansion by the connection of at least two substantially identical spacecraft modules, each of which is capable of independent operation. Each spacecraft module comprises a spacecraft b... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4747567 | Spacecraft with articulated solar array A spacecraft is disclosed which comprises a spacecraft body, at least one solar array extendible outwardly from the spacecraft body, and articulation means for adjusting the position of the solar array relative to the spacecraft body independently about t... | 05/31/1988 |
| 4728061 | Spacecraft operable in two alternative flight modes A spacecraft is adapted for orbital flight in two alternative modes, referred to as the earth-oriented and quasi sun-oriented modes. The spacecraft comprises a spacecraft body, at least one solar array extendible outwardly from the spacecraft body, passiv... | 03/01/1988 |
