Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – Spacecraft formation – orbit – or interplanetary path
Patent
1994-02-08
1995-12-12
Grant, William
Aeronautics and astronautics
Spacecraft
Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path
244158R, B64G 122, B64G 150
Patent
active
054742625
ABSTRACT:
Spacecraft structure for use in the construction of the outer wall of a spacecraft. The construction of the outer wall of the spacecraft includes a hollow cellular honeycomb material that is sandwiched between a thin outer curved solid panel and a thin solid inner panel that has at least a portion that has a substantially flat inner surface. The inner and/or outer panel have provisions for mounting at least a portion of the payload for the spacecraft utilizing a series of inserts secured to the inner or outer panel. The outer and/or inner spacecraft wall panel structure can also include heat pipes for use in heat transfer. In one embodiment of the invention the outer panel also includes a series of substantially flat surfaces. The invention also includes the method of construction of the spacecraft structure and its method of use.
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Fairchild Space and Defense Corporation
Grant William
York Michael W.
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