Space maneuvering vehicle control thruster
US4635885A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/26
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a single control thruster having the expanded capability of operating at various thrust levels and more than one propellant fluid so that the number of control thrusters for a maneuvering vehicle can be reduced to one third from that now required for appropriate maneuverability in space, resulting in large cost savings and improved reliability. Also disclosed is a "plug in" package with control thruster which can be removed from the vehicle and replaced to make the vehicle easily maintainable.
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