Pulsed detonation engines for reaction control systems

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2007-10-09

2007-10-09

Collins, Timothy D. (Department: 3643)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

With propulsion

C244S164000, C060S247000, C060S039380, C060S039760

Reexamination Certificate

active

10796279

ABSTRACT:
Pulsed detonation engines (PDEs) are adapted for use in reaction control systems (RCS), such as thrusters for orbital correction and control (e.g., for earth-orbiting satellites), divert thrust generation and control for space-based interceptor devices, and for missile trajectory correction and motion control. According to one aspect of the invention, PDEs are adapted for motion control of so-called “kill vehicles,” which are small devices, typically launched from satellites, for strategic missile defense.

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Claims from co-pending application filed Dec. 9, 2003 (U.S. Appl. No. 10/730,020).

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