Enveloping aerodynamic decelerator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9884693
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14543694

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An inflatable aerodynamic deceleration method and system is provided for use with an atmospheric entry payload. The inflatable aerodynamic decelerator includes an inflatable envelope and an inflatant, wherein the inflatant is configured to fill the inflatable envelope to an inflated state such that the inflatable envelope surrounds the atmospheric entry payload, causing aerodynamic forces to decelerate the atmospheric entry payload.

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GLOBAL AEROSPACE CORPORATION12981 RAMONA BLVD SUITE E IRWINDALE CA 91706

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Aaron, Kim M Irwindale, US 2 3
Gates, Kristin L Los Angeles, US 1 3
McRonald, Angus D Altadena, US 2 47
Nock, Kerry T Irwindale, US 4 71

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