Stackable spacecraft
US11072441B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/1007
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A three-axis spacecraft including a spacecraft body including first and second opposing radiator/equipment panels, first and second opposing mounting panels, an earth deck and a zenith deck. The zenith deck faces the Earth when the spacecraft is on orbit and the first and second mounting panels face an east and west direction relative to the Earth when the spacecraft is on orbit. The spacecraft further includes a mounting cylinder extending through the spacecraft body and out of the first and second mounting panels.
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