摘要:
A spacecraft (100) includes a structural interface adapter for mating to a launch vehicle, an aft surface disposed proximate thereto, and a forward surface disposed opposite thereto, a main body structure, including a plurality of sidewalls (116,117), disposed between the aft surface and the forward surface and a plurality of unfurlable antenna reflectors (130). At least one unfurlable antenna reflector is configured to be illuminated, in an on-orbit configuration, by a respective feed array.(160). The spacecraft is reconfigurable from a launch configuration to the on-orbit configuration. In the launch configuration, the at least one unfurlable antenna reflector (130) is disposed, undeployed, forward of the respective feed array (160), proximate to and outboard of one of the plurality of sidewalls (116, 117). In the on-orbit configuration, the forward surface is substantially earth-facing and the at least one unfurlable antenna reflector is disposed, deployed, so as to be earth-facing from a position aft of the respective feed array.
摘要:
Satellite (1) à propulsion laser par ablation comprenant : - un dispositif (5) de gestion d'attitude et d'orbite du satellite (1) - un dispositif (4) de capture et éventuellement de traitement du corps spatial cible (3) ; - un dispositif (7) de communication avec l'extérieur ; - un dispositif (8) de propulsion par ablation laser comprenant un ou plusieurs lasers (9) et un module de gestion du ou des lasers adapté pour déterminer le ou les faisceaux laser à générer sur le corps spatial cible (3) capturé en fonction du déplacement souhaité pour le satellite (1) ; et - un dispositif (11) d'inspection visuel du corps spatial cible (3).
摘要:
The present invention provides a method, system and apparatus for robotic refuelling of satellites. The system may include a dedicated refuelling satellite launched directly from either earth, or alternatively it could be launched from another larger mother spacecraft or space station in which the refuelling satellite is ferried into space in the case of the larger space craft or it may be stored on the space station until needed from which it can be launched. The system includes a robotic arm, suitable tools which can be affixed to the end effector of the robotic arm required for accessing, opening and closing the fuel fill valve on the satellite being serviced, storage and retrieval stations on a tool caddy on which the tools and various fuel fill valve caps are stored. The system is under teleoperation by a remotely located operator, for example located on earth, in the mother station or in the space station. Cameras are included focussed on the robotic arm and end effector and images are transmitted to the operator to allow the operator to direct and control the refuelling procedure. The system may also be configured to be operated autonomously under computer control.
摘要:
A radar satellite of the present invention comprises a radar unit (20) including a plurality of radar panels (21) coupled to each other in a single flat plate shape, each of the plurality of radar panels including a plurality of antennas which transmit and receive radar waves, and a solar cell (241); and a communication/control unit (50) which performs communications with a spot on an earth or a spacecraft. The radar unit (20) includes: a radar panel array (201) which is a plate-shaped structure including the plurality of radar panels (21); and a deployable truss structure (202) including a plurality of side frame members (204) supporting the plurality of radar panels (21), respectively, and coupled to each other in such a manner that the side frame members are foldable and deployable.
摘要:
A passive thermal system for use in satellites includes a solid radiator panel with a plurality of heat pipes attached to a surface thereof. In addition to their heat transporting capability, the heat pipes strengthen the radiator panel to which they are coupled. In some embodiments, the heat pipes are structurally modified to increase their area moment of inertia.
摘要:
Systems, methods, and apparatus for space surveillance are disclosed herein. In one or more embodiments, the disclosed method involves scanning, by at least one sensor on at least one satellite in super-geostationary earth orbit (super-GEO), a raster scan over a field of regard (FOR). In one or more embodiments, the scanning is at a variable rate, which is dependent upon a target dwell time for detecting a target of interest. In at least one embodiment, the target dwell time is a function of a characteristic brightness of the target. (Fig. 13)