Satellite-launch vehicle combination and method

Details Satellite-launch vehicle combination and method Satellite-launch vehicle combination and method

1978-03-22

1980-11-04

Kelmachter, Barry L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Attitude control

B64G 100

Patent

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042315379

ABSTRACT:
A satellite intended for insertion into a quasi-synchronous earth orbit is adapted for efficient launch by minimizing the amount of launch vehicle cargo capacity employed. The satellite includes at least one major thrust source, such as an apogee kick motor, defining a major thrust axis for the satellite. A reusable launch vehicle such as the Space Shuttle, includes a cargo bay whose largest dimension is parallel to the launch vehicle thrust axis. Minimizing satellite use of cargo bay capacity is obtained by adapting the satellite to lie within the cargo bay of the launch vehicle with its thrust axis perpendicular to the thrust axis of the launch vehicle.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4009851 (1977-03-01), Cable
Rockwell International, Artist's Concept Showing Space Shuttle with Communications Satellite, Pub. 3541-A-1, Rev. 1-77, Obtained at AIAA Conf., Washington, D.C., Feb. 9, 1978.

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