Spacecraft systems airlock for international space station access and interface and methods of operation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11718425
APP PUB NO 20210031953A1
SERIAL NO

17062103

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Embodiments provide a spacecraft airlock system. Embodiments provide a method and apparatus for attaching space exposed payloads to a space station. The spacecraft airlock system provides a defined volume of space payload to the international space station. The airlock further includes a means of attaching to a space station, a closed structure attached to said means, said means of attaching is capable of robotic manipulation, and a cooling system for cooling payload components within said closed structure.

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NANORACKS LLC555 FORGE RIVER RD STE 120 WEBSTER TX 77598-4369

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Howe, J Brockton League City, US 6 8
Johnson, Michael David Tomball, US 47 838
Lewis, Michael Desmond Kernah, US 9 8
Rowley, Mark David Friendswood, US 9 13

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