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Multipurpose modular spacecraft

US7219859B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 1, 2005
Grant dateMay 22, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64G1/625
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A reentry vehicle includes a nose section, a modular section comprised of two or more connected modules, a flared section. The nose section is connected to a first end of the modular section, and the flared section is positioned proximate a second end of the modular cylindrical section.

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