Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – Spacecraft formation – orbit – or interplanetary path
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-20
2005-09-20
Eldred, J. Woodrow (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Spacecraft
Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path
C244S172200
Reexamination Certificate
active
06945498
ABSTRACT:
An orbital experiment system with different internal experiment locations within a reusable launch vehicle making daylong delivery trips to space. The experiments get access to the attributes of low earth orbit, the reusable launch vehicle's power and other subsystems. The experimenter utilizes uniform experiment trays having a uniform connector for connection to an experiment management unit mounted on the orbital vehicle. The experiment management unit provides power and data from the orbital vehicle related to the operation of the orbital vehicle and permits an experiment check simulation prior to integration into the launch vehicle. The uniform size and connectivity requirements provide low cost options for the delivery of an experiment into space and the return of the experiment from space. A commercial transportation system to and from orbit delivers a primary payload and provides a 24-hour return cycle for the internal secondary experiments, which provide a quick confirmation of technical experiment exposure to space and quick re-flight opportunities.
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Lai Gary
Mueller George E.
Taylor Thomas C.
Davis , Wright, Tremaine, LLP
Donohue Michael J.
Eldred J. Woodrow
Kistler Aerospace Corporation
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