Spacecraft propellant management system
US11148833B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/244
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spacecraft includes a propulsion system including an inert gas stored in a set of pressurant tanks, one or more electric thrusters operable with the inert gas, one or more cold gas thrusters operable with the inert gas; and a pneumatic arrangement including commandable valves.
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