System and methods for integrating a payload with a launch vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6845949
APP PUB NO 20040016852A1
SERIAL NO

10201620

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A system for providing an interface between a launch vehicle and a payload of the launch vehicle includes payload integration points of the launch vehicle that remain unchanged relative to different payload configurations, such that a payload is configurable apart from the launch vehicle. The system makes it possible to de-couple payload installation and launch vehicle turnaround operations. Payloads can be configured off-line from launch vehicle processing, thus making it possible to accommodate unique payloads while reducing wear and tear on the launch vehicle.

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  • THE BOEING COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blackwell-Thompson, Judith C Merritt Island, FL 3 26
Gale, Anita E Huntington Beach, CA 3 46
Graves, John A Titusville, FL 4 50

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