Propellant depot in space
US7559508B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/648
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A space transportation propellant depot has multiple locations, sources and capabilities. Maximizing known mature technologies coupled with realistic industrial techniques results in the incremental development of a propellant source on the moon. Propellant depots are economically driven locations with defined services, sources of propellant and innovation in the pursuit of transportation related commerce as mankind explores for resources beyond Earth.
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