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Landing device for a space probe, and landing method for a probe provided with such a device

US8991764B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2010
Grant dateMar 31, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64G1/58
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A space probe including a descent module with a mobile exploration vehicle, wherein the descent module is a landing module inside which the mobile exploration vehicle is fastened, the landing module being provided with landing legs which can be deployed under the lower level of the mobile exploration vehicle.

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