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Spacecraft shielding

US12103715B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2023
Grant dateOct 1, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64G1/56
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to spacecraft shielding, articles comprising such shielding as well as processes of making and using spacecraft shielding and articles comprising such shielding. Such shields are made by a 3D process that provides significant shield geometry and composition flexibility and yields shields that have significantly improved shield performance. Such shields may be efficiently be manufactured in space.

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