Airship/spacecraft

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1999-04-28

2000-09-19

Eldred, J. Woodrow

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path

244172, 244 24, 244 30, B64G 100

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061199834

ABSTRACT:
An airship/spacecraft, which, in a preferred embodiment, uses its lifting gas as fuel for thrusters, which may be of the turbo-type or rocket type, or both, to achieve transition to space flight. The airship aspect has gas retaining structures that can withstand internal and external pressure and can change in volume and shape. The spacecraft aspect provides control, power, services, and interior space for missions of the airship/spacecraft.

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