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.
REUSABLE PART OF A SPACECRAFT AND REUSABLE KIT
2023-05-11
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS |
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