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Self-contained payload accommodation module

US11214388B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Raytheon Company · US

Inventors

Christopher M. Cosner · Manhattan Beach, US
Michael S. Baldwin · Los Angeles, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 9, 2019
Grant date	Jan 4, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 11, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB64G1/643
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A self-contained payload module and method of deployment of a payload includes a housing that is configured to engage a propulsive payload adapter hub, at least one deployable payload that is arranged in an interior cavity of the housing and deployable using the propulsive payload adaptor hub, a payload electronics system arranged in the interior cavity, a thermal control system in communication with the at least one payload and arranged in the housing, and at least one antenna that is arranged on the housing and configured for wideband communication.

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