Reusable part of a spacecraft and reusable kit
AssigneeArianegroup SAS
InventorArturs JASJUKEVICS
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Abstract
A part of a spacecraft, for instance an upper stage, is configured to re-enter into the atmosphere and to be reused for several missions. The part is equipped with a reusable kit comprising non-ablative heat shields, for example constructed with an outer surface formed of Ceramic Matrix Composites, such as Ultra High Temperature Ceramic Matrix Composites, and optionally at least one decelerator and/or at least one parachute and/or parafoil system.
Claims20
A part of a spacecraft configured to re-entry into an atmosphere and to be reused for several missions, wherein the part is equipped with reusable heat shields and at least one decelerator.
A kit configured to be installed on a part of a spacecraft provided to re-enter into an atmosphere, comprising non-ablative heat shields configured to withstand temperatures over 2000° C.
A method of re-entry of a spacecraft part, comprising:
- equipping the spacecraft part with reusable non-ablative heat shields configured to withstand temperatures over 2000° C., and
- reentering the spacecraft part into an atmosphere at an angle of attack of substantially zero.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.