A core element for use with an inflatable or expandable spacecraft is claimed. The core element has a plurality of panels connected by hinges so that the core element can be packed into a smaller volume for loading into a launch vehicle. Upon deployment in space, the core element can be unpacked and can enclose a larger volume than that in the packed state. Multiple core elements can be used to cover a spacecraft to a desired degree.
Expandable spacecraft layer
2018-02-13
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS |
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