发明名称 |
Launch vehicle payload carrier and related methods |
摘要 |
A modular payload carrier for use in a launch vehicle includes at least one module configured to fit in a payload bay of the vehicle and attachable to at least one other module configured to fit in the bay. The module includes an outer wall contoured generally to fit a bottom surface contour of the bay. The carrier can be used for the manifesting of both deployable and non-deployable payloads. Processing of payloads with the carrier can be performed, in large part, separately from launch vehicle processing. Thus launch costs and turnaround times can be reduced.
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申请公布号 |
US2004016846(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2004.01.29 |
申请号 |
US20030397499 |
申请日期 |
2003.03.26 |
申请人 |
BLACKWELL-THOMPSON JUDITH C.;GRAVES JOHN A.;GALE ANITA E.;DAROOKA DILIP K.;BIRD CORY |
发明人 |
BLACKWELL-THOMPSON JUDITH C.;GRAVES JOHN A.;GALE ANITA E.;DAROOKA DILIP K.;BIRD CORY |
分类号 |
B64C1/20;B64C1/22;B64D9/00;B64G1/14;(IPC1-7):B64C1/20;B64D47/00 |
主分类号 |
B64C1/20 |
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