Vertical landing systems for space vehicles and associated methods
US10822122B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/623
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for vertically landing space vehicles are described herein. In one embodiment, a reusable space vehicle lands in a vertical, nose-up orientation by engaging a system of cables suspended from an elevated framework during a controlled descent.
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