Solid-propellant-powered maneuvering system for spacecraft
US5062593A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 1991 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/26
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improvement to a variable-pressure solid-propellant-powered maneuvering ystem for spacecraft, enabling the system to operate for longer than one propellant burn time. At least two solid propellant gas generators are connected via a manifold to a plurality of nozzle valve clusters; at least one of the gas generators is connected to the manifold via a sequence valve which isolates that generator from the manifold until such time as it is desired to put that generator into operation.
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