Carrier for space craft

a spacecraft and carrier technology, applied in the field of space vehicles, can solve the problems of lack of the ability limited level of repair, and only very expensive means, and achieve the effect of not being available at all, and being able to repair the vessels in spa

Active Publication Date: 2012-12-20
BIGELOW AEROSPACE
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This invention relates to a device used inside spaceship carriers called modules or trays containing more than two spaceplanets. These devices have ends covered by caps which can be connected to other components like robots. When these systems start up they use special tools from outside them to securely hold their spacewarms together during flight operations.

Problems solved by technology

Technician's problem addressed during traditional methods used for maintaining spaceships is their difficulty in accessing inside space without having them filled up quickly because they cannot easily access outside environments like outerspace facilities. Additionally, current designs require specialized tools (like cranial nails) which may pose safety concerns when working near sensitive areas.

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[0015]FIG. 1 is a cutaway side view of an expandable habitable module spacecraft carrier 10. The carrier 10 has a flexible shell 12 that is comprised of a number of layers including a radiation shield. Within the carrier 10 are a habitable environment 14 and several trusses 16. In this embodiment, the trusses 16 are configured in a star type pattern, but this pattern is not intended to limit the geometries of the trusses 16. In this embodiment, the trusses are attached to an end cap 18. The trusses 14 are designed to accommodate a spacecraft 20. The spacecraft 20 could be manned capsules or unmanned craft such as satellites or other space devices.

[0016]The trusses 16 include attaching mechanisms to secure the spacecraft in position. This can extend to, but is not limited to, docking mechanism and attaching structures. The trusses 16 can also contain conduits for providing power to the spacecraft. Also available would be conduits that could provide air, water and other compounds while r

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A spacecraft carrier is disclosed. The carrier has a large internal volume for housing at least one spacecraft. The carrier can be used as a repair and maintenance facility in space for spacecraft. Manned and unmanned devices can be stored, repaired and resupplied. The carrier can also transport a number of spacecraft to other locations allowing for an efficient coordinated movement of many spacecraft.

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Owner BIGELOW AEROSPACE
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