Spacecraft structure configured to store frozen propellant
US11352150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/641
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spacecraft structure for transporting propellant to be consumed by a thruster includes storing the propellant in the spacecraft in a solid state during at least a portion of a take-off procedure and supplying the propellant to the thruster in a liquid or vaporous state when the spacecraft is in space.
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