Invention Grant
US07669804B2 Spacecraft interface module for enabling versatile space platform logistics support
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航天器接口模块,实现多功能空间平台物流支持
- Patent Title: Spacecraft interface module for enabling versatile space platform logistics support
- Patent Title (中): 航天器接口模块,实现多功能空间平台物流支持
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Application No.: US11423208Application Date: 2006-06-09
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Publication No.: US07669804B2Publication Date: 2010-03-02
- Inventor: David F. L. Strack , Brian H. Rishikof
- Applicant: David F. L. Strack , Brian H. Rishikof
- Applicant Address: US TX Houston
- Assignee: Odyssey Space Research, LLC
- Current Assignee: Odyssey Space Research, LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US TX Houston
- Agency: Law Offices of Mark L. Berrier
- Main IPC: B64G1/64
- IPC: B64G1/64

Abstract:
Systems and methods to deliver crew, cargo and other logistics services to space platforms. In one embodiment, a rendezvous and docking vehicle (RDV) comprises two docking mechanisms coupled to the RDV body. A pressurizable passageway connects the docking mechanisms. In one embodiment, the two docking mechanisms are different. An alternative embodiment comprises docking mechanisms which are the same. Also included is a flight control system. The flight control system may vary between embodiments, being autonomous, automated, or remotely controlled (e.g., remote pilot). One embodiment can also include a docking control system in the RDV. A propulsion system is coupled to the RDV in some embodiments, and the RDV may be augmented by a mated spacecraft's propulsion system in other embodiments. The mated spacecraft's propulsion system may even be under the control of the RDV.
Public/Granted literature
- US20060278765A1 Spacecraft Interface Module for Enabling Versatile Space Platform Logistics Support Public/Granted day:2006-12-14
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