Multipurpose modular spacecraft

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2007-05-22

2007-05-22

Luu, Teri Pham (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Reusable or returnable

C244S158900, C244S171700, C244S173100

Reexamination Certificate

active

11097923

ABSTRACT:
A reentry vehicle includes a nose section, a modular section comprised of two or more connected modules, a flared section. The nose section is connected to a first end of the modular section, and the flared section is positioned proximate a second end of the modular cylindrical section.

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