Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – Spacecraft formation – orbit – or interplanetary path
Patent
1997-06-27
1999-11-16
Barefoot, Galen L.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Spacecraft
Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path
244172, B64G 110
Patent
active
059842350
ABSTRACT:
A single-stage-to-orbit integrated launch and payload system is provided that includes a support structure, a propulsion system that is supported by the support structure and provides both launch propulsion and on-orbit payload propulsion, a control system that is supported by the support structure and controls both launch functions and on-orbit functions, and an electrical power system that is supported by the support structure and provides launch electrical power and on-orbit payload electrical power.
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Barefoot Galen L.
Space Sciences Corporation
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