Orbit transition apparatus
US11926441B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/411
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An orbit transition apparatus that transitions an orbit of a payload in outer space includes a rotating body, an adapter disposed on a center part of the rotating body for docking a payload, a launch module disposed outside of the rotating body for launching the payload, and a thruster for rotating the rotating body. The launch module may launch the payload to a target orbit.
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