Modular spacecraft system

Details Modular spacecraft system Modular spacecraft system

1985-03-20

1989-05-30

Barefoot, Galen

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

With payload accommodation

244158R, 244167, B64G 144

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active

048343250

ABSTRACT:
A modular spacecraft system adapted for orbital flight is capable of expansion by the connection of at least two substantially identical spacecraft modules, each of which is capable of independent operation. Each spacecraft module comprises a spacecraft body, at least one solar array extendible outwardly from the spacecraft body, and at least one structural interface means for connecting one spacecraft module to another spacecraft module. Methods for deployment of a spacecraft module and for assembly of a modular spacecraft system utilizing a reusable space vehicle are also disclosed.

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Astronautics & Aeronautics, pp. 59-65, May 1972.

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