Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – Attitude control
Patent
1987-11-27
1990-02-27
Barefoot, Galen L.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Spacecraft
Attitude control
244159, B64G 164
Patent
active
049039199
ABSTRACT:
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 to each other, causing the docked spacecraft to assume a canted or inclined relationship. The cant angle eliminates mechanical interference between the adjoining structures of the docked spacecraft. Methods for carrying out docking between spacecraft are also disclosed.
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Faget Maxime A.
Johnson Caldwell C.
Barefoot Galen L.
Space Industries, Inc.
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