Protective shield assembly for space optics and associated...

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2008-07-22

2008-07-22

Collins, Timothy D (Department: 3643)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

With shield or other protective means

C244S173100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07401752

ABSTRACT:
A protective shield assembly capable of being deployed from a launch vehicle is provided, and methods for assembling and deploying the protective shield assembly are also provided. The protective shield assembly includes a shroud, and a flexible sheet of material within the shroud. The flexible sheet of material is capable of substantially conforming to a contour of at least a portion of the launch vehicle to provide a protective barrier.

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