A drogue parachute system for a spacecraft includes a first parachute that is inflatable, at least one inflating device that is connected to the first parachute and can inflate the first parachute, a first set of connection lines, an extension device, a second set of connection lines, a second parachute and a third set of connection lines. Each connection line of the first set of connection lines includes two opposite ends respectively connected to the first parachute and the spacecraft. Each connection line of the second set of connection lines includes two opposite ends respectively connected to the extension device and the first parachute. Each connection line of the third set of connection lines includes two opposite ends respectively connected to the second parachute and the extension device. The first parachute fully deployed is reverse umbrella-shaped with respect to the spacecraft.


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    Title :

    DROGUE PARACHUTE SYSTEM FOR SPACECRAFT


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2023-05-18


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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