Reusable resupply systems and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9914550
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14951214

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A multi-use resupply system for a space-based platform may include a multi-use tug to swap old and new cargo containers on a launch vehicle upper stage. The system can rely on the launch vehicle upper stage to provide the function of cargo de-orbit and disposal. The launch vehicle upper stage may be provided with sufficient propellant and propulsion functionality to operate for a long enough period in space to maneuver a new cargo container to a rendezvous trajectory, support the swapping of cargo containers, and then perform a de-orbit burn with the old cargo container.

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  • LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hines, Larry Raymond Littleton, US 1 9
Price, Robert Stephen Littleton, US 1 9
Ringelberg, John Charles Pine, US 1 9

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