Process for recovering a spacecraft first stage

Details Process for recovering a spacecraft first stage Process for recovering a spacecraft first stage

2006-11-15

2010-11-16

Dharia, Prabodh M (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Touch panel

C244S158900, C244S159300

Reexamination Certificate

active

07834859

ABSTRACT:
The process comprises the steps of: 1) launching the vehicle from the launch site using the first stage booster rocket engine system; 2) separating the at least one upper stage from the first stage booster; 3) terminating operation of the first booster stage rocket engine system; 4) turning the first stage booster back toward the launch site using the aerodynamic flight control system; 5) operating the first stage booster rocket engine system to boost the first stage booster to an altitude sufficient to allow non-powered flight back to the launch side; and 6) landing the first stage booster at the launch site.

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