Encapsulating service module for emergency descent vehicles

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1995-07-24

1997-05-13

Barefoot, Galen L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path

244160, B64G 122

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056284764

ABSTRACT:
An encapsulating service module for constructing a short, compact emergency descent vehicle which can be easily loaded into a space shuttle cargo bay with minimum volume. The encapsulating service module includes an annular-shaped support structure for attachment around a spacecraft module and various service module components mounted to the support structure. These service module components include propellant tanks, main and reaction control system (RCS) thrusters, environmental control and life support system tanks, and avionics and battery units. A micrometeoroid shield is included either as a separate structure or is integral with the encapsulating service module to protect the service and spacecraft modules from the space environment. The spacecraft module can be an Apollo-type command module, a Soyuz-type vehicle, or any other type of manned or unmanned spacecraft.

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