Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – Reusable or returnable
Patent
1986-01-15
1988-04-05
Barefoot, Galen
Aeronautics and astronautics
Spacecraft
Reusable or returnable
244165, 244173, 606418, 322 4, 318150, 74572, 290 55, G64G 142, G64G 144
Patent
active
047353821
ABSTRACT:
A space craft cellular energy generating and storage device for generating electrical power in space and storing the power for extended periods of time. The space craft generating and storage device characterized by having a pair of annular rotating housings having a plurality of individual compartments therein. The compartments receiving material which is compartmentalized to accurately control the mass distribution during the rotation of the housing for maintaining speed as energy is withdrawn or generated.
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Barefoot Galen
The Boeing Company
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