Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – Spacecraft formation – orbit – or interplanetary path
Patent
1987-07-15
1989-07-18
Basinger, Sherman D.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Spacecraft
Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path
244161, 244159, B64G 100
Patent
active
048487058
ABSTRACT:
A modular space vehicle comprises a main tetrahedral propulsion unit with individual drive engines located at each corner of the tetrahedron forming the main unit. The engines are pivotably mounted so as to enable the direction of the thrust produced thereby to be varied. Hemispheric cargo units are mounted on the faces of the main unit, and cooperating hatches in the units permit access to the cargo unit from a crew compartment located in the main tetrahedron unit. The cargo units may include auxiliary engines to provide additional maneuverability.
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Basinger Sherman D.
Smith Gregory R.
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