Spacecraft adapter having embedded resources, and methods of...

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2005-02-28

2008-10-14

Collins, Timothy D (Department: 3643)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

With payload accommodation

Reexamination Certificate

active

07434767

ABSTRACT:
A spacecraft adapter having embedded resources for supporting a non-primary payload on a launch vehicle. The spacecraft adapter includes a battery, a power distribution and control system, and an interface circuit for interfacing with the non-primary payload. Other modules/subsystems such as data storage, sensor and data interface and communications may be included to suit the needs of a particular non-primary payload and/or particular mission of the non-primary payload. The adaptor does not require any interfacing with the bus of the primary payload and can be scaled/modified as needed to provide only that degree of functionality needed for a given non-primary payload being carried by the launch vehicle.

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