Class 244/173.3 - And payload deployment

Subclass of Class 244 - Aeronautics and astronautics
Definition: Subject matter in which the spacecraft includes means for
No. of patents: 57
Last issue date: 06/28/2011

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7967257	Space object deployment system and method Provided is a space object deployment system. Specifically, the system in at least one embodiment, includes at least one deployable object. A deployment chamber is paired with each deployable object, each chamber including: a base opposite from the deployable object...	06/28/2011
7905453	Piggyback equipment panel payload arrangement, a device for and method of attaching a hosted secondary piggyback payload and adapter to be used for a piggyback secondary payload arrangement for launching the piggyback equipment panel secondary The invention relates to piggyback secondary payloads, a device for and a method of attaching piggyback secondary payloads, including a primary satellite and at least one secondary payload, such as a deployable microsatellite, affixed instrument package or the like,...	03/15/2011
7861976	Latching separation system Latching elements on a first structure are configured to securely engage corresponding bearings on a second structure, via a lateral member that drives all of the latching elements simultaneously. When engaged, or when disengaged, the system is in a stable state, re...	01/04/2011
7644891	Spacecraft low tumble linear release system Systems and methods for releasing a spacecraft payload at a substantially constant velocity are disclosed. A linear actuator is used that includes a spring loaded and fluid filled chamber. The spring drives against a piston within the chamber that includes a control...	01/12/2010
7484693	Centralized bus interface with single wire secondary distribution A system for single wire secondary distribution comprising a spacecraft platform; a central bus interface unit coupled to the spacecraft platform; a payload unit coupled to the central bus interface unit; and a centralized power supply for powering the central bus i...	02/03/2009
7464902	Satellite with electromagnetic control of objects A satellite comprises a main body and, in orbit, at least one free object floating in space including a portion of the payload transferred from the main body. The free object is restricted to a precise position and attitude relative to the main body. An electromagne...	12/16/2008
7445182	Apparatus with helical tension cables for ejecting a spin-stabilized body from a spacecraft An apparatus for ejecting a flying body such as a payload recovery container from a spacecraft includes a first ring to be releasably engaged with the flying body, a second ring to be secured to the spacecraft, and tension cables extending between and interconnectin...	11/04/2008
7445183	Apparatus with axis-parallel tension cables for ejecting a spin-stabilized body from a spacecraft An apparatus for ejecting a flying body (e.g. payload recovery container) from a spacecraft includes a first ring to be secured to the spacecraft, a cable winding device that is arranged on a second ring and that is releasably engageable with the flying body, and te...	11/04/2008
7370835	Platform and system for mass storage and transfer in space A platform for storage and transfer of payloads in space includes a plate for supporting a payload, and a transfer mechanism for transferring the payload to and from the plate. A groove extends diametrically between two edges of the plate for receiving a rail provid...	05/13/2008
7370566	Complimentary retrograde/prograde satellite constellation A method for sensing and monitoring ICBM threats using a constellation of earth orbiting satellites. The method includes arranging a first and a second plurality of threat sensing satellites in earth orbit. The first plurality is selected to have a first prograde or...	05/13/2008
7278612	Swaged cable deployment in space A cable restraint/deployment mechanism is disclosed for deploying an object in space from a spacecraft. To deploy the object, the cable restraint/deployment mechanism cuts a cable attached to the spacecraft and the object. For example, a spacecraft may include a sol...	10/09/2007
7275285	Deployment hinge A deployment hinge for deploying an appendage, including a movable portion affixed to the appendage, and a stationary portion affixed to a stationary body. In a non-deployed state, the movable portion is mechanically engaged with the stationary portion and a mechani...	10/02/2007
7270297	Hoist for aircraft cabin construction A device is provided for hoisting a module for mounting into an overhead space, such as the crown of an aircraft fuselage. The device includes a frame that supports the module, and a lifting device that lifts the first frame to properly place the module. The lifting...	09/18/2007
7246777	Method, apparatus, and computer program product for safe exit maneuver from dimensionally extended rotating space vehicle There is provided methods, apparatus, and computer program products for implementing a KINSTLER maneuver for an exit vehicle that is departing from a rotating space vehicle such that the exit vehicle does not contact the space vehicle during departure. A composite s...	07/24/2007
7219858	Method for deploying multiple spacecraft A method for deploying multiple spacecraft is disclosed. The method can be used in a situation where a first celestial body is being orbited by a second celestial body. The spacecraft are loaded onto a single spaceship that contains the multiple spacecraft and the s...	05/22/2007
7198233	Reusable orbital vehicle with interchangeable cargo modules A reusable module is affixed atop a reusable orbital vehicle (OV). Various configurations of the reusable module have identical external dimensions in the region of attachment to the OV to permit interchangeability. Different configurations can accommodate a variety...	04/03/2007
7195206	Apparatus and method for servicing and inspecting small free-flying platforms in orbit in space A small, substantially spherical, free-flying utility platform for use in space can be docked, inspected and serviced in an apparatus including a container with a chamber therein mounted on the outside of a space vehicle or space station. A motorized closing mechani...	03/27/2007
7192229	Apparatus for releasably securing a load to a structure A load, such as a pallet, is releasably secured to a fixed structure, e.g. a cargo bay of a space shuttle. The pallet (5) is secured to a support (2), which holds the pallet and is secured in the cargo bay. A first interlocking device (ID1) is p...	03/20/2007
7188558	Pyromechanical separating element The invention relates to a pyromechanical separating element having a hermetically sealed pyrotechnic pressure element (2), which is installed in a housing (1) and has a gas-forming pyrotechnic charge, and a detachable latching pin (5) which is ...	03/13/2007
7178763	Passive deployment mechanism for space tethers Mechanism for passively deploying expendable space tethers on orbit, by means of an initial separation impulse only, provided by a simple spring system that is part of the mechanism itself. The passive deployment of the space tether and a tethered end-mass is provid...	02/20/2007
7118077	Platform and system for mass storage and transfer in space A platform for storage and transfer of payloads in space includes a plate for supporting a payload, and a transfer mechanism for transferring the payload to and from the plate. A groove extends diametrically between two edges of the plate for receiving a rail provid...	10/10/2006
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 other platforms in space. The platforms also include one or more thruster...	10/03/2006
7114684	Method, apparatus, and computer program product for safe exit maneuver from dimensionally extended rotating space vehicle There is provided methods, apparatus, and computer program products for implementing a KINSTLER maneuver for an exit vehicle that is departing from a rotating space vehicle such that the exit vehicle does not contact the space vehicle during departure. A composite s...	10/03/2006
7114683	Device and method for a spacecraft The invention presented here relates to a device in a spacecraft comprising a carrier rocket, a satellite and a detachable adapter (4) for connecting a satellite to the carrier rocket, where the adapter (4) comprises a wall structure (14, 15) fo...	10/03/2006
7080809	Space transportation system The invention, presents a new concept of spacecraft vehicle design and method of utilization in space flight operations. The system examines the major elements of launch, to orbit flight and return format. The system relies heavily on current space flight technology...	07/25/2006
7036773	Compact external launcher for small space payloads The present invention allows a payload to be launched from the exterior of a conventional launch vehicle with little integration expense. In one example, the invention includes an aerodynamic fairing having an internal cavity to contain a payload, a mounting adapter...	05/02/2006
4860974	Payload deployment method and system A method and apparatus for deploying the payload of space shuttle craft or the like. The payload rotated about an axis outside of the payload but approximately longitudinally of the cargo bay of the shuttle craft. The payload may thus be rotated, through ...	08/29/1989
4854526	Spacecraft design enabling the compact nesting of multiple spacecraft in the launch vehicle A spacecraft (100) such as a satellite, is shaped roughly in the form of a cup with a hollow inner cavity (106) such that a plurality of such spacecraft may be stowed for launch in a nested stack (204), thereby enabling a greater number of satellites to b...	08/08/1989
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 comprises a tapered elongated portion having a first end wh...	12/13/1988
4753465	Remotely operable locking mechanism A locking mechanism for securing together two separable pieces, such as two components of a spacecraft during launch. An elongated rod of heat contractible material provides a single active member which changes from a locking length to a contracted length...	06/28/1988
4711417	Apparatus for ejection of a spacecraft Apparatus and a method for deploying a spacecraft into orbit from a launching vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a pivot support assembly having a pivot seat member contacting the spacecraft on the opposite side of its center of mass relative to ...	12/08/1987
4702440	Satellite station In a satellite or space station having at least one stabilized service module and a payload module connected thereto in different orientations, an interconnecting and coupling structure includes latchable lift-and-turn mechanisms having some components in...	10/27/1987
4682804	Releasable coupling assembly A releasable coupling assembly is provided for secure retention and controlled reliable release of a releasable structure with respect to a base structure, such as a releasable spacecraft with respect to a mother spacecraft or launch vehicle. The releasab...	07/28/1987
4679752	Payload depolyment from shuttle employing an ejection restraint device Apparatus for use in gyroscopically ejecting a spacecraft supported in the open end of a spacecraft supporting cradle. The invention comprises a separable ejection restraint mechanism attached between the cradle and the spacecraft. The mechanism restrains...	07/14/1987
4664343	Satelite transfer vehicle A vehicle for transferring multiple payloads from the trajectory of an earth-launch vehicle to another trajectory. The vehicle includes an engine module, to which one payload is directly attached. A carrier member extends forwardly, enclosing the first pa...	05/12/1987
4657210	Spacecraft stabilization system and method An improved system and method for ejecting and stabilizing a satellite/perigee stage assembly from a shuttle or orbiter type craft in space where the satellite includes gyros aligned parallel to three orthogonal axes, a computer, and spin and attitude con...	04/14/1987
4646994	Spacecraft support and separation system A support structure for a satellite/perigee stage assembly in the cargo bay of a shuttle orbiter is provided by a cradle assembly. The perigee stage is latched to the cradle assembly by three releasable latches which catch trunnions extending from fitting...	03/03/1987
4632339	Spacecraft payload ejection mechanism An ejection mechanism for imparting an ejection force to substantially constant locus of points on a payload ejected from a spacecraft is disclosed. The ejection mechanism includes a rod having a contact end for abutting contact with the locus of points. ...	12/30/1986
4625619	Device for separation and launch of a body with linear and rotational velocity A launching structure comprising a ram driven by a piston in a cylinder. A yrotechnic charge initiates a gas expansion underneath the piston and the expanding gases drive the ram. The ram has a helical groove engaged by a cam pin in the cylinder wall to im...	12/02/1986
4618112	Spacecraft angular momentum stabilization system and method An improved system and method of ejecting a spacecraft from a shuttle or orbiter type craft in space includes a momentum wheel on the spacecraft that has a spin axis parallel to the ejection direction, spinning-up this momentum wheel prior to ejection and...	10/21/1986

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