Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – Rendezvous or docking
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-20
2008-05-20
Luu, Teri Pham (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Spacecraft
Rendezvous or docking
C219S072000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07374134
ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for assembling spacecraft in space are provided. A modular spacecraft comprises a plurality of spacecraft modules, wherein each spacecraft module includes one or more of bonding posts and receiving plates mounted to an exterior surface each spacecraft module, wherein the one or more bonding posts and receiving plates are adapted to form one or more of, an electro-weld bond and an adhesive bond, with the one or more receiving plates.
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Butera Christopher J.
Collyer Gordon L.
Ramos Jeremy
Waltuch Jason
Honeywell International , Inc.
Luu Teri Pham
Sanderson Joseph W
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