Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – Spacecraft formation – orbit – or interplanetary path
Patent
1980-01-10
1981-11-03
Frankfort, Charles E.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Spacecraft
Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path
244161, 414223, B64G 100, B64G 164
Patent
active
042981786
ABSTRACT:
A satellite maintenance system for satellite stations orbiting in the geosynchronous corridor comprising a roving satellite maintenance vehicle capable of operating autonomously in the geosynchronous corridor and containing replacement hardware in modular form by which maintenance operation can be made on the satellite station by the exchange of one module for another thereby repairing or upgrading the hardware in the satellite station to prolong its useful life. The maintenance vehicle is capable of operating in the corridor for prolonged periods of time in a standby mode and capable of proceeding, on command, to the satellite station to perform the maintenance function automatically.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4079904 (1978-03-01), Groskopfs et al.
Deutsch et al., "Manipulator Systems Extend Mans's Capabilites in Space", pp. 30-40, Astronautics & Aeronautics, Jun. 1972.
Duncan John R.
Frankfort Charles E.
General Dynamics
Gilliam Frank D.
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