Pressurized modular system for space applications

Details Pressurized modular system for space applications Pressurized modular system for space applications

1996-06-18

1998-08-11

Mojica, Virna Lissi

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Reusable or returnable

244120, 244131, B64G 110, B64C 100, B64C 106

Patent

active

057916004

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a modular system including one or more interchangeable pressurizable body sections, a front end cap and a rear end cap. A tendon array assembly is coupled between the front endcap and the rear endcap. The body sections are preferably coupled together by a flexible seal. The interchangeable pressurizable body sections may be preloaded prior to launch or left vacant for cargo retrieval from an orbiting facility. Once loaded, the various elements of the modular system may be easily assembled with other elements into a plurality of configurations. The modular system can be attached to an orbiting space structure or utilized within the cargo bay of the NSTS Orbiter to provide a wide range of mission objectives.

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