Satellite comprising an optical photography instrument
US10442557B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/6425
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A satellite includes: at least one optical photography instrument including a main lens having an optical axis and the optical instrument having a field of view; at least one launcher interface system, intended for being removably secured to a satellite interface system of a launcher of the satellite; a linking device between the launcher interface and the optical instrument extending substantially parallel to the optical axis of the main lens between an upper end and a lower end; the launcher interface system is connected to the linking device by the lower end and the optical axis of the optical instrument is directed from the upper end towards the lower end of the linking device, the launcher interface system being outside the field of view of the instrument.
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