Multi-use launch system
Patent 5217187 Issued on June 8, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 8, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
June 8, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3202381 3261571 3295790 3369771 3702688 3866863 3929306 InventorApplicationNo. 349840 filed on 05/09/1989US Classes:244/2COMPOSITE AIRCRAFTExaminersPrimary: Barefoot, Galen L.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB64G 001/14AbstractA multi-use launch system comprises a plurality of different modules releasably securable together into a plurality of different possible launch configurations. The modules include an at least partially expendable, unmanned first stage unit which is capable of single-stage-to-orbit operations on its own carrying internal or external payloads, or as part of a multi-stage-to-orbit system for higher payload capacity launches. The first stage unit is demountably securable to other first stage units, unpowered cargo-carrying units, and/or manned space vehicles. The first stage unit may be completely expendable after launch.Other References
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