Functionally independent spacecraft module

Details Functionally independent spacecraft module Functionally independent spacecraft module

1996-12-20

1999-08-03

Grant, William

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path

244158R, B64G 166

Patent

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059314184

ABSTRACT:
A spacecraft avionics module that is for the most part functionally independent of a core spacecraft structure, and provides its own structural integrity, thermal management and some level of power management. The illustrative embodiment of the module is formed as a flat panel that also serves as a thermal radiator. Electronic components are mounted directly onto the panel, which is normally attached by mounting hardware to the core spacecraft structure, through a backbone interface that provides data interconnection between modules and, in some cases, supplies unregulated power to the module. The module may include a power regulation function, or may also include power storage and power generation functions. For complete independence, the module may also include its own attitude control system.

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Tomonao Hayashi, "Development of Small Satellite Weighing Less Than 17 kg," NEC Research and Development, No. 93, Apr. 1989, Tokyo, Japan, pp. 73-78.

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