发明授权
- 专利标题: Multi-use launch system
- 专利标题(中): 多用途发射系统
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申请号: US349840申请日: 1989-05-09
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公开(公告)号: US5217187A公开(公告)日: 1993-06-08
- 发明人: David R. Criswell
- 申请人: David R. Criswell
- 专利权人: Criswell David R
- 当前专利权人: Criswell David R
- 主分类号: B64G1/00
- IPC分类号: B64G1/00 ; B64G1/14 ; B64G1/40 ; B64G1/64 ; B64G5/00
摘要:
A multi-use launch system comprises a plurality of different modules releasably securable together into a plurality of different possible launch configurations. The modules include an at least partially expendable, unmanned first stage unit which is capable of single-stage-to-orbit operations on its own carrying internal or external payloads, or as part of a multi-stage-to-orbit system for higher payload capacity launches. The first stage unit is demountably securable to other first stage units, unpowered cargo-carrying units, and/or manned space vehicles. The first stage unit may be completely expendable after launch.