Space mission energy management architecture
US11414219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/646
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spacecraft propulsion system comprises two thrusters, each operating in accordance to a corresponding propulsion technique. A controller is configured to direct collected solar energy to heat a propellant for consumption in one of the two thrusters, or to generate electric energy for the other one of the two thrusters.
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