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Equipment for receiving, processing, and transmitting voice, video, data and information via telecommunications and wireless signals, satellites, and computers, namely, geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellite receivers, geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellite receiver modules, internet service access points, routers, and modems; computer operating hardware and downloadable and recorded software for use in the aforementioned goods, geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellite terminals, and satellite earth stations; downloadable software in connection with operation of equipment for receiving, processing, and transmitting voice, video, data and information via telecommunications and wireless signals and geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; internet of things (IoT) gateway routers and modems. Satellite communication and transmission services; wireless broadband communication services; transmission of data, voice and video via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; interactive satellite communication services; providing telecommunications connections to the Internet; telecommunications gateway services; providing high-speed wireless internet access; providing multiple-user access to the internet, global computer networks, and electronic communications networks; providing access to global computer information networks; telecommunications services, namely, transmission of voice, data, graphics, images, audio and video by means of telecommunications networks, wireless communication networks, and the Internet; providing information in the field of satellite telecommunications services via a website; providing information in the field of providing internet access via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites via a website; internet service provider (ISP) services; satellite telecommunications services, namely, transmission of a wireless internet signal via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; providing third party users with access to satellite telecommunications infrastructure; telecommunication services, namely, transmission and delivery of digital data, light files, sound files, data, information and image signals, by means of computer and satellite networks; collecting and transmitting real-time data and images obtained via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites and space vehicles; space-based wireless ISP services; direct space-to-consumer ISP services; aeronautical telecommunications services in the nature of data transfer services from space for use in broadband, communications for internet of things (IoT), broadcasting video, streaming video, voice, and data, asset tracking, precision navigation and timing, connected cars, mobile communications devices, and in-space data relays; satellite transmission services in the nature of fixed satellite service (FSS); satellite transmission services in the nature of mobile satellite service (MSS); satellite transmission services in the nature of broadcast satellite service (BSS); digital network telecommunication services; broadcasting transmission services by space-based internet service; audio, video and data transmission by cable, satellite, computer networks, telephone lines and ISDN lines; tracking and data relay services, namely, providing connectivity services for data transfer; providing information concerning satellite internet service provider (ISP) services via a global information network. Transport to and from space; transport by space vehicle, launch vehicle, or aerospace projectile; space transport by centrifuge launch; space transport by kinetic launch; provision of information in the field of space transport by centrifuge launch and kinetic launch; in-space transport of space vehicles in the nature of space tugs, refueling space vehicles, and debris removal spacecraft; GPS navigation services via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites. Research and development of technology in the field of satellite communications; engineering services in the field of satellite communications; scientific research services in the field of satellite communications; technological research services by retrieving information available on computer networks for others in relation to satellite data, recordings, and measurements; cloud computing featuring software for enabling and managing simultaneous, multiple modes of communication via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; cloud computing featuring software for use in connection with data processing, data storage, data capture, data collection, data warehousing, data management, data mining, database analytics, and secure data sharing via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; satellite telecommunications technology service to allow efficiencies of the carrier by creating efficient use of bandwidth on a satellite transponder; design, development, and maintenance of a telecommunications networks search engine and computer software in the field of satellite communications; providing online computer mapping services via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; technical design services, namely, designing launch vehicles for transporting payloads for others.

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(1) Equipment for receiving, processing, and transmitting voice, video, data and information via telecommunications and wireless signals, satellites, and computers, namely, geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellite receivers, geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellite receiver modules, internet service access points, routers, and modems; computer operating hardware and downloadable and recorded software for use in the aforementioned goods, geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellite terminals, and satellite earth stations; downloadable software in connection with operation of equipment for receiving, processing, and transmitting voice, video, data and information via telecommunications and wireless signals and geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; internet of things (IoT) gateway routers and modems. (1) Satellite communication and transmission services; wireless broadband communication services; transmission of data, voice and video via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; interactive satellite communication services; providing telecommunications connections to the Internet; telecommunications gateway services; providing high-speed wireless internet access; providing multiple-user access to the internet, global computer networks, and electronic communications networks; providing access to global computer information networks; telecommunications services, namely, transmission of voice, data, graphics, images, audio and video by means of telecommunications networks, wireless communication networks, and the Internet; providing information in the field of satellite telecommunications services via a website; providing information in the field of providing internet access via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites via a website; internet service provider (ISP) services; satellite telecommunications services, namely, transmission of a wireless internet signal via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; providing third party users with access to satellite telecommunications infrastructure; telecommunication services, namely, transmission and delivery of digital data, light files, sound files, data, information and image signals, by means of computer and satellite networks; collecting and transmitting real-time data and images obtained via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites and space vehicles; space-based wireless ISP services; direct space-to-consumer ISP services; aeronautical telecommunications services in the nature of data transfer services from space for use in broadband, communications for internet of things (IoT), broadcasting video, streaming video, voice, and data, asset tracking, precision navigation and timing, connected cars, mobile communications devices, and in-space data relays; satellite transmission services in the nature of fixed satellite service (FSS); satellite transmission services in the nature of mobile satellite service (MSS); satellite transmission services in the nature of broadcast satellite service (BSS); digital network telecommunication services; broadcasting transmission services by space-based internet service; audio, video and data transmission by cable, satellite, computer networks, telephone lines and ISDN lines; tracking and data relay services, namely, providing connectivity services for data transfer; providing information concerning satellite internet service provider (ISP) services via a global information network. (2) Transport to and from space; transport by space vehicle, launch vehicle, or aerospace projectile; space transport by centrifuge launch; space transport by kinetic launch; provision of information in the field of space transport by centrifuge launch and kinetic launch; in-space transport of space vehicles in the nature of space tugs, refueling space vehicles, and debris removal spacecraft; GPS navigation services via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites. (3) Research and development of technology in the field of satellite communications; engineering services in the field of satellite communications; scientific research services in the field of satellite communications; technological research services by retrieving information available on computer networks for others in relation to satellite data, recordings, and measurements; cloud computing featuring software for enabling and managing simultaneous, multiple modes of communication via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; cloud computing featuring software for use in connection with data processing, data storage, data capture, data collection, data warehousing, data management, data mining, database analytics, and secure data sharing via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; satellite telecommunications technology service to allow efficiencies of the carrier by creating efficient use of bandwidth on a satellite transponder; design, development, and maintenance of a telecommunications networks search engine and computer software in the field of satellite communications; providing online computer mapping services via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; technical design services, namely, designing launch vehicles for transporting payloads for others.

Goods & Services

Equipment for receiving, processing, and transmitting voice, video, data and information via telecommunications and wireless signals, satellites, and computers, namely, geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellite receivers, geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellite receiver modules, internet service access points, routers, and modems; computer operating hardware and software for use in the aforementioned goods, geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellite terminals, and satellite earth stations; downloadable software in connection with operation of equipment for receiving, processing, and transmitting voice, video, data and information via telecommunications and wireless signals and geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; Internet of Things (IoT) gateway routers and modems. Satellite communication and transmission services; wireless broadband communication services; transmission of data, voice and video via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; interactive satellite communication services; providing telecommunications connections to the internet; telecommunications gateway services; providing high-speed wireless internet access; providing multiple-user access to the internet, global computer networks, and electronic communications networks; providing access to global computer information networks; telecommunications services, namely, transmission of voice, data, graphics, images, audio and video by means of telecommunications networks, wireless communication networks, and the internet; providing information in the field of satellite telecommunications services via a website; providing information in the field of providing internet access via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites via a website; internet service provider (ISP) services; satellite telecommunications services, namely, transmission of a wireless internet signal via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; providing third party users with access to satellite telecommunications infrastructure; telecommunication services, namely, transmission and delivery of digital data, light files, sound files, data, information and image signals, by means of computer and satellite networks; collecting and transmitting real-time data and images obtained via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites and space vehicles; space-based wireless ISP services; direct space-to-consumer ISP services; aeronautical telecommunications services in the nature of data transfer services from space for use in broadband, communications for Internet of Things (IOT), broadcasting video, streaming video, voice, and data, asset tracking, precision navigation and timing, connected cars, mobile communications devices, and in-space data relays; satellite transmission services in the nature of fixed satellite service (FSS); satellite transmission services in the nature of mobile satellite service (MSS); satellite transmission services in the nature of broadcast satellite service (BSS); digital network telecommunication services; broadcasting transmission services by space-based internet service; audio, video and data transmission by cable, satellite, computer networks, telephone lines and ISDN lines; tracking and data relay services, namely, providing connectivity services for data transfer; providing information concerning satellite internet services via a global information network. Transport to and from space; transport by space vehicle, launch vehicle, or aerospace projectile; space transport by centrifuge launch; space transport by kinetic launch; provision of information in the field of space transport by centrifuge launch and kinetic launch; in-space transport of space vehicles in the nature of space tugs, refueling space vehicles, and debris removal spacecraft; GPS navigation services via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites. Research and development of technology in the field of satellite communications; engineering services in the field of satellite communications; scientific research services in the field of satellite communications; hosting computer application software for searching and retrieving information, sites, and other resources available on computer networks for others in relation to satellite data, recordings, and measurements; cloud computing featuring software for enabling and managing simultaneous, multiple modes of communication via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; cloud computing featuring software for use in connection with data processing, data storage, data capture, data collection, data warehousing, data management, data mining, database analytics, and secure data sharing via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; satellite telecommunications technology service to allow efficiencies of the carrier by creating efficient use of bandwidth on a satellite transponder; design, development, and maintenance of a telecommunications networks search engine, computer software and computer apparatus in the field of satellite communications; providing online computer mapping services via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; technical design services, namely, designing launch vehicles for transporting payloads for others.

Goods & Services

Equipment for receiving, processing, and transmitting voice, video, data and information via telecommunications and wireless signals, satellites, and computers, namely, geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellite receivers, geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellite receiver modules, internet service access points, routers, and modems; computer operating hardware and downloadable and recorded software for use in the aforementioned goods, geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellite terminals, and satellite earth stations; downloadable software in connection with operation of equipment for receiving, processing, and transmitting voice, video, data and information via telecommunications and wireless signals and geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; Internet of Things (IoT) gateway routers and modems Satellite communication and transmission services; wireless broadband communication services; transmission of data, voice and video via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; interactive satellite communication services; providing telecommunications connections to the Internet; telecommunications gateway services; providing high-speed wireless internet access; providing multiple-user access to the internet, global computer networks, and electronic communications networks; providing access to global computer information networks; telecommunications services, namely, transmission of voice, data, graphics, images, audio and video by means of telecommunications networks, wireless communication networks, and the Internet; providing a website featuring information in the field of satellite telecommunications services; providing a website featuring information in the field of providing internet access via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; Internet service provider (ISP) services; Satellite telecommunications services, namely, transmission of a wireless internet signal via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; Providing third party users with access to satellite telecommunications infrastructure; Telecommunication services, namely, transmission and delivery of digital data, light files, sound files, data, information and image signals, by means of computer and satellite networks; Collecting and transmitting real-time data and images obtained via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites and space vehicles; space-based wireless ISP services; direct space-to-consumer ISP services; aeronautical telecommunications services in the nature of data transfer services from space for use in broadband, communications for Internet of Things (IoT), broadcasting video, streaming video, voice, and data, asset tracking, precision navigation and timing, connected cars, mobile communications devices, and in-space data relays; Satellite transmission services in the nature of fixed satellite service (FSS); Satellite transmission services in the nature of mobile satellite service (MSS); Satellite transmission services in the nature of broadcast satellite service (BSS); digital network telecommunication services; broadcasting transmission services by space-based internet service; audio, video and data transmission by cable, satellite, computer networks, telephone lines and ISDN lines; tracking and data relay services, namely, providing connectivity services for data transfer; providing information concerning satellite internet service provider (ISP) services via a global information network Transport to and from space; transport by space vehicle, launch vehicle, or aerospace projectile; space transport by centrifuge launch; space transport by kinetic launch; provision of information in the field of space transport by centrifuge launch and kinetic launch; in-space transport of space vehicles in the nature of space tugs, refueling space vehicles, and debris removal spacecraft; GPS navigation services via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites Research and development of technology in the field of satellite communications; engineering services in the field of satellite communications; scientific research services in the field of satellite communications; searching and retrieving information, sites, and other resources available on computer networks for others in relation to satellite data, recordings, and measurements; Cloud computing featuring software for enabling and managing simultaneous, multiple modes of communication via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; Cloud computing featuring software for use in connection with data processing, data storage, data capture, data collection, data warehousing, data management, data mining, database analytics, and secure data sharing via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; Satellite telecommunications technology service to allow efficiencies of the carrier by creating efficient use of bandwidth on a satellite transponder; Design, development, and maintenance of a telecommunications networks search engine and computer software in the field of satellite communications; Providing online computer mapping services via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; Technical design services, namely, designing launch vehicles for transporting payloads for others

Goods & Services

(1) Equipment for receiving, processing, and transmitting voice, video, data and information via telecommunications and wireless signals, satellites, and computers, namely, geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellite receivers, geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellite receiver modules, internet service access points, routers, and modems; computer operating hardware and software for use in the aforementioned goods, geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellite terminals, and satellite earth stations; downloadable software in connection with operation of equipment for receiving, processing, and transmitting voice, video, data and information via telecommunications and wireless signals and geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; Internet of Things (IoT) gateway routers and modems. (1) Satellite communication and transmission services; wireless broadband communication services; transmission of data, voice and video via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; interactive satellite communication services; providing telecommunications connections to the internet; telecommunications gateway services; providing high-speed wireless internet access; providing multiple-user access to the internet, global computer networks, and electronic communications networks; providing access to global computer information networks; telecommunications services, namely, transmission of voice, data, graphics, images, audio and video by means of telecommunications networks, wireless communication networks, and the internet; providing information in the field of satellite telecommunications services via a website; providing information in the field of providing internet access via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites via a website; internet service provider (ISP) services; satellite telecommunications services, namely, transmission of a wireless internet signal via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; providing third party users with access to satellite telecommunications infrastructure; telecommunication services, namely, transmission and delivery of digital data, light files, sound files, data, information and image signals, by means of computer and satellite networks; collecting and transmitting real-time data and images obtained via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites and space vehicles; space-based wireless ISP services; direct space-to-consumer ISP services; aeronautical telecommunications services in the nature of data transfer services from space for use in broadband, communications for Internet of Things (IOT), broadcasting video, streaming video, voice, and data, asset tracking, precision navigation and timing, connected cars, mobile communications devices, and in-space data relays; satellite transmission services in the nature of fixed satellite service (FSS); satellite transmission services in the nature of mobile satellite service (MSS); satellite transmission services in the nature of broadcast satellite service (BSS); digital network telecommunication services; broadcasting transmission services by space-based internet service; audio, video and data transmission by cable, satellite, computer networks, telephone lines and ISDN lines; tracking and data relay services, namely, providing connectivity services for data transfer; providing information concerning satellite internet services via a global information network. (2) Transport to and from space; transport by space vehicle, launch vehicle, or aerospace projectile; space transport by centrifuge launch; space transport by kinetic launch; provision of information in the field of space transport by centrifuge launch and kinetic launch; in-space transport of space vehicles in the nature of space tugs, refueling space vehicles, and debris removal spacecraft; GPS navigation services via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites. (3) Research and development of technology in the field of satellite communications; engineering services in the field of satellite communications; scientific research services in the field of satellite communications; hosting computer application software for searching and retrieving information, sites, and other resources available on computer networks for others in relation to satellite data, recordings, and measurements; cloud computing featuring software for enabling and managing simultaneous, multiple modes of communication via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; cloud computing featuring software for use in connection with data processing, data storage, data capture, data collection, data warehousing, data management, data mining, database analytics, and secure data sharing via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; satellite telecommunications technology service to allow efficiencies of the carrier by creating efficient use of bandwidth on a satellite transponder; design, development, and maintenance of a telecommunications networks search engine, computer software and computer apparatus in the field of satellite communications; providing online computer mapping services via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; technical design services, namely, designing launch vehicles for transporting payloads for others.

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Equipment for receiving, processing, and transmitting voice, video, data and information via telecommunications and wireless signals, satellites, and computers, namely, geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellite receivers, geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellite receiver modules, internet service access points, routers, and modems; computer operating hardware and downloadable and recorded software for use in the aforementioned goods, geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellite terminals, and satellite earth stations; downloadable software in connection with operation of equipment for receiving, processing, and transmitting voice, video, data and information via telecommunications and wireless signals and geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; Internet of Things (IoT) gateway routers and modems Satellite communication and transmission services; wireless broadband communication services; transmission of data, voice and video via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; interactive satellite communication services; providing telecommunications connections to the Internet; telecommunications gateway services; providing high-speed wireless internet access; providing multiple-user access to the internet, global computer networks, and electronic communications networks; providing access to global computer information networks; telecommunications services, namely, transmission of voice, data, graphics, images, audio and video by means of telecommunications networks, wireless communication networks, and the Internet; providing a website featuring information in the field of satellite telecommunications services; providing a website featuring information in the field of providing internet access via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; Internet service provider (ISP) services; Satellite telecommunications services, namely, transmission of a wireless internet signal via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; Providing third party users with access to satellite telecommunications infrastructure; Telecommunication services, namely, transmission and delivery of digital data, light files, sound files, data, information and image signals, by means of computer and satellite networks; Collecting and transmitting real-time data and images obtained via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites and space vehicles; space-based wireless ISP services; direct space-to-consumer ISP services; aeronautical telecommunications services in the nature of data transfer services from space for use in broadband, communications for Internet of Things (IoT), broadcasting video, streaming video, voice, and data, asset tracking, precision navigation and timing, connected cars, mobile communications devices, and in-space data relays; Satellite transmission services in the nature of fixed satellite service (FSS); Satellite transmission services in the nature of mobile satellite service (MSS); Satellite transmission services in the nature of broadcast satellite service (BSS); digital network telecommunication services; broadcasting transmission services by space-based internet service; audio, video and data transmission by cable, satellite, computer networks, telephone lines and ISDN lines; tracking and data relay services, namely, providing connectivity services for data transfer; providing information concerning satellite internet service provider (ISP) services via a global information network Transport to and from space; transport by space vehicle, launch vehicle, or aerospace projectile; space transport by centrifuge launch; space transport by kinetic launch; provision of information in the field of space transport by centrifuge launch and kinetic launch; in-space transport of space vehicles in the nature of space tugs, refueling space vehicles, and debris removal spacecraft; GPS navigation services via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites Research and development of technology in the field of satellite communications; engineering services in the field of satellite communications; scientific research services in the field of satellite communications; searching and retrieving information, sites, and other resources available on computer networks for others in relation to satellite data, recordings, and measurements; Cloud computing featuring software for enabling and managing simultaneous, multiple modes of communication via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; Cloud computing featuring software for use in connection with data processing, data storage, data capture, data collection, data warehousing, data management, data mining, database analytics, and secure data sharing via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; Satellite telecommunications technology service to allow efficiencies of the carrier by creating efficient use of bandwidth on a satellite transponder; Design, development, and maintenance of a telecommunications networks search engine and computer software in the field of satellite communications; Providing online computer mapping services via geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellites; Technical design services, namely, designing launch vehicles for transporting payloads for others

Abstract

Methods and systems for providing voice, video, or data services using optimized ground track satellites and ground tracking antennas are disclosed herein. An example system includes first satellites in a first constellation, the first set of satellites having a first fixed ground track relative to Earth's surface, and an antenna being located at a location on the first fixed ground track, the antenna being configured to steer in a single axis to track the first satellites, wherein each of the first satellites reach the location, after an integer number of days that include a period of two or more sidereal days with an adjustment to account for nodal precession of the first satellites.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations

Abstract

Methods and systems for providing voice, video, or data services using optimized ground track satellites and ground tracking antennas are disclosed herein. An example system includes first satellites in a first constellation, the first satellites having a first fixed ground track relative to Earth's surface, and an antenna being located at a location on the first fixed ground track, the antenna being configured to steer in a single axis to track the first satellites, wherein each of the first satellites reach the location, after an integer number of days that include a period of two or more sidereal days with an adjustment to account for nodal precession of the first satellites.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations
• G01S 19/25 - Acquisition or tracking of signals transmitted by the system involving aiding data received from a cooperating element, e.g. assisted GPS
• G01S 19/40 - Correcting position, velocity or attitude

Abstract

Circular mass accelerators for off-world applications are disclosed herein. An example system includes a base assembly that is configured to interface with a supporting surface, a vertical support assembly extending from the base assembly, a first drive positioned, a shaft connected to the first drive, a hub assembly having a spool, the hub assembly being coupled to a second drive that is located on a terminal end of the shaft, a first tether and a second tether that can be spooled onto and unspooled from the spool by the second drive, and payloads positioned each of the tethers, the payloads being releasably coupled to tethers in such a way that the payloads can be released upon the payloads being rotated to a target launch velocity.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64G 1/40 - Arrangements or adaptations of propulsion systems
• B64G 1/00 - Cosmonautic vehicles

Goods & Services

Carbon matrix composite materials for use in the manufacture of spacecraft, spacecraft launchers, launch vehicles, aeroshells, in-space vehicles including tugs, and other aerospace products; carbon composite laminates for use in the development or manufacture of rockets, satellites, other aerospace projectiles, in-space vehicles including tugs, and space vehicles; carbon matrix composite materials and carbon composite laminates for use in the development or manufacture of hypersonics vehicles, projectiles, and launchers. Metal storage tanks in the nature of propellant tanks for general use; metal rocket launching platform in the nature of projectile ejection platform; mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE), namely, containers of metal for liquid fuel; carbon fiber tether. Rocket engines not for land vehicles; aerospace products, not for land use, namely, satellite propulsion system comprised of rocket engines not for land vehicles and combustion engine fuel nozzles; propellant tanks for use in aircraft and spacecraft propulsion systems; metal components specially adapted for use in spacecraft launch vehicles propulsion systems, namely, brackets, propellant tanks, and support structures in the nature of metal supports; mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE), namely, handling devices in the nature of hoists, stair lifts, fixed cranes, and heavy machinery in the nature of a circular mass accelerator; components for satellites, space vehicles, and in-space vehicles, including tugs, that support cargo handling; components for launch vehicle that support cargo handling; machinery for launching space vehicles in the nature of launchers, suborbital launchers, orbital launcher, centrifuge launchers, centrifuges, mass accelerators, catapults, catapult launchers. Downloadable software and electrical support equipment in the nature of electrical integrated control systems for use in the field of aeronautics for the development, manufacture, test, and operation of spacecraft, launch vehicles, launchers, rockets, and other aerospace projectiles; satellites; components for satellites, space vehicles, and in-space vehicles, including tugs, that support attitude control, navigation, propulsion, power generation, communications, data storage; components for satellites to dock with one-another, in-space tugs, and debris removal spacecraft; components for launch vehicle that support attitude control, navigation, power generation, communications, propulsion; downloadable digital content, namely, films, publications, music, soundtracks, documentaries, and books; components for satellites, space vehicles, and in-space vehicles, including tugs, that support attitude control, navigation, power generation, communications, data storage; IoT gateways; satellite payloads; composite material testing equipment; satellite bus, namely, the main body and structural component of a satellite. Launch vehicles, namely, rockets, carrier rockets as launch vehicles; space tugs; launch infrastructure including power plants, vacuum plants, launcher support structures; mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE), namely, trolleys, and handling devices in the nature of clampbands and test stands for payload integration, assembly and testing in relation to launch vehicles, rockets, aerospace projectiles, space vehicles, and spacecraft; metal components specially adapted for use in spacecraft launch vehicles, namely, brackets, propellant tanks, and support structures in the nature of metal supports; metal chassis for rockets, satellites, space vehicles, other aerospace projectiles, and in-space vehicles, including tugs; spacecraft; space vehicles. Aerospace projectiles; ballistic projectiles, hypersonic projectiles. Accessories including pins and keychains; jewelry. Office supplies and stationery; books. Accessories including backpacks. Accessories including water bottles. Carbon and fiberglass textiles for use in the development or manufacture of rockets, satellites, other aerospace projectiles, and space vehicles; composite textile materials and textiles used for launch vehicles, satellites, launchers, and aerospace projectiles. Apparel, including t-shirts, hats, hoodies, jackets, socks, and polo shirts, beanies, and sweat pants. Accessories including patches. Toys and related merchandise; collectable models including launchers, launch vehicles, and satellites; novelties. Advertising products and services. Data transfer services from space, including broadband, communications for Internet of Things (IOT), broadcast video, streaming video, voice, data, asset tracking, precision navigation and timing, connected cars, mobile communications devices, and in-space data relays; FSS (Fixed satellite service); MSS (mobile satellite service); BSS (broadcast satellite service); media products and services; digital transmission services; digital network telecommunication services; broadcasting services; audio, video and data transmission by cable, satellite, computer networks, telephone lines and ISDN lines; data transfer services, namely, tracking and data relay. Transport to and from space; transport by space vehicle, launch vehicle, or aerospace projectile; provision of information in the field of space transport; in-space transport including transportation by tugs, transportation for refueling and debris removal; GPS navigation services; flight and maritime safety services.

Goods & Services

Carbon matrix composite materials for use in the manufacture of spacecraft, spacecraft launchers, launch vehicles, aeroshells, in-space vehicles including tugs, and other aerospace products; carbon composite laminates for use in the development or manufacture of rockets, satellites, other aerospace projectiles, in-space vehicles including tugs, and space vehicles; carbon matrix composite materials and carbon composite laminates for use in the development or manufacture of hypersonics vehicles, projectiles, and launchers. Metal storage tanks in the nature of propellant tanks for general use; metal rocket launching platform in the nature of projectile ejection platform; mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE), namely, containers of metal for liquid fuel; carbon fiber tether. Rocket engines not for land vehicles; aerospace products, not for land use, namely, satellite propulsion system comprised of rocket engines not for land vehicles and combustion engine fuel nozzles; propellant tanks for use in aircraft and spacecraft propulsion systems; metal components specially adapted for use in spacecraft launch vehicles propulsion systems, namely, brackets, propellant tanks, and support structures in the nature of metal supports; mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE), namely, handling devices in the nature of hoists, stair lifts, fixed cranes, and heavy machinery in the nature of a circular mass accelerator; components for satellites, space vehicles, and in-space vehicles, including tugs, that support cargo handling; components for launch vehicle that support cargo handling; machinery for launching space vehicles in the nature of launchers, suborbital launchers, orbital launcher, centrifuge launchers, centrifuges, mass accelerators, catapults, catapult launchers. Downloadable software and electrical support equipment in the nature of electrical integrated control systems for use in the field of aeronautics for the development, manufacture, test, and operation of spacecraft, launch vehicles, launchers, rockets, and other aerospace projectiles; satellites; components for satellites, space vehicles, and in-space vehicles, including tugs, that support attitude control, navigation, propulsion, power generation, communications, data storage; components for satellites to dock with one-another, in-space tugs, and debris removal spacecraft; components for launch vehicle that support attitude control, navigation, power generation, communications, propulsion; downloadable digital content, namely, films, publishing, music, soundtracks, documentaries, and books; satellite bus, namely, the main body and structural component of a satellite; satellite payloads; IoT gateways. Launch vehicles, rockets, carrier rockets; spacecraft; space vehicles; space tugs; composite material testing equipment; launch infrastructure including power plants, vacuum plants, launcher support structures; mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE), namely, trolleys, and handling devices in the nature of clampbands and test stands for payload integration, assembly and testing in relation to launch vehicles, rockets, aerospace projectiles, space vehicles, and spacecraft; metal components specially adapted for use in spacecraft launch vehicles, namely, brackets, propellant tanks, and support structures in the nature of metal supports; metal chassis for rockets, satellites, space vehicles, other aerospace projectiles, and in-space vehicles, including tugs. Aerospace projectiles; ballistic projectiles, hypersonic projectiles. Accessories including pins and keychains; jewelry. Office supplies and stationery; books. Accessories including backpacks. Accessories including water bottles. Carbon and fiberglass textiles for use in the development or manufacture of rockets, satellites, other aerospace projectiles, and space vehicles; composite textile materials used for launch vehicles, satellites, launchers, and aerospace projectiles. Apparel, including t-shirts, hats, hoodies, jackets, socks, and polo shirts, beanies, and sweat pants. Accessories including patches. Toys and related merchandise; collectable models including launchers, launch vehicles, and satellites; novelties. Advertising products and services. Data transfer services from space, including broadband, communications for Internet of Things (IOT), broadcast video, streaming video, voice, data, asset tracking, precision navigation and timing, connected cars, mobile communications devices, and in-space data relays; FSS (Fixed satellite service); MSS (mobile satellite service); BSS (broadcast satellite service); mobile media services in the nature of electronic transmission of media content; digital transmission services; digital network telecommunication services; broadcasting services; audio, video and data transmission by cable, satellite, computer networks, telephone lines and ISDN lines; data transfer services, namely, tracking and data relay. Transport to and from space; transport by space vehicle, launch vehicle, or aerospace projectile; provision of information in the field of space transport; in-space transport including transportation by tugs, transportation for refueling and debris removal; GPS navigation services; flight and maritime safety services.

Abstract

Ruggedized avionics assemblies for use on kinetically launched space vehicles are disclosed. The avionic assemblies are able to maintain structural integrity and functionality under high acceleration forces generated during kinetic launch, including acceleration forces of >5,000 times Earth's gravity in a single direction of loading. The avionics assembly is ruggedized to withstand this level of acceleration force during launch via a plurality of constraining elements to constrain a plurality of printed circuit boards aligned in parallel to an acceleration vector. Further, a high specific strength and stiffness composition of the plurality of constraining elements aids in supporting the printed circuit boards and preventing them from bending and dislodging electronic components mounted to the printed circuit boards.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
• B64G 1/42 - Arrangements or adaptations of power supply systems
• B64G 1/52 - Protection, safety or emergency devicesSurvival aids

Goods & Services

(1) Carbon matrix composite materials for use in the manufacture of spacecraft, spacecraft launchers, launch vehicles, aeroshells, in-space vehicles including tugs, and other aerospace products; carbon composite laminates for use in the development or manufacture of rockets, satellites, other aerospace projectiles, in space vehicles including tugs, and space vehicles; carbon matrix composite materials and carbon composite laminates for use in the development or manufacture of hypersonics vehicles, projectiles, and launchers. (2) Metal storage tanks in the nature of propellant tanks for general use; metal rocket launching platform in the nature of projectile ejection platform; mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE), namely, containers of metal for liquid fuel; carbon fiber tether. (3) Rocket engines not for land vehicles; aerospace products, not for land use, namely, satellite propulsion system comprised of rocket engines not for land vehicles and combustion engine fuel nozzles; propellant tanks for use in aircraft and spacecraft propulsion systems; metal components specially adapted for use in spacecraft launch vehicles propulsion systems, namely, brackets, propellant tanks, and support structures in the nature of metal supports; mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE), namely, handling devices in the nature of hoists, stair lifts, fixed cranes, and heavy machinery in the nature of a circular mass accelerator; components for satellites, space vehicles, and in-space vehicles, including tugs, that support cargo handling; components for launch vehicle that support cargo handling; machinery for launching space vehicles in the nature of launchers, suborbital launchers, orbital launcher, centrifuge launchers, centrifuges, mass accelerators, catapults, catapult launchers. (4) Downloadable software and electrical support equipment in the nature of electrical integrated control systems for use in the field of aeronautics for the development, manufacture, test, and operation of spacecraft, launch vehicles, launchers, rockets, and other aerospace projectiles; satellites; components for satellites, space vehicles, and in-space vehicles, including tugs, that support attitude control, navigation, propulsion, power generation, communications, data storage; components for satellites to dock with one another, in-space tugs, and debris removal spacecraft; components for launch vehicle that support attitude control, navigation, power generation, communications, propulsion; downloadable digital content, namely, films, publications, music, soundtracks, documentaries, and books; components for satellites, space vehicles, and in-space vehicles, including tugs, that support attitude control, navigation, power generation, communications, data storage; IoT gateways; satellite payloads; composite material testing equipment; satellite bus, namely, the main body and structural component of a satellite. (5) Rockets, carrier rockets; spacecraft; space vehicles; space tugs; mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE), namely, trolleys, and handling devices in the nature of clampbands and test stands for payload integration, assembly and testing in relation to launch vehicles, rockets, aerospace projectiles, space vehicles, and spacecraft; metal components specially adapted for use in spacecraft launch vehicles, namely, brackets, propellant tanks, and support structures in the nature of metal supports; metal chassis for rockets, satellites, space vehicles, other aerospace projectiles, and in-space vehicles, including tugs. (6) Aerospace projectiles; ballistic projectiles, hypersonic projectiles. (7) Accessories including pins and keychains; jewelry. (8) Books (9) Accessories including backpacks. (10) Accessories including water bottles. (11) Carbon and fiberglass textiles for use in the development or manufacture of rockets, satellites, other aerospace projectiles, and space vehicles; composite textile materials and textiles used for launch vehicles, satellites, launchers, and aerospace projectiles. (1) Satellite data transfer services for use in broadband, communications for Internet of Things (IOT), broadcasting video, streaming video, voice, and data, asset tracking, precision navigation and timing, connected cars, mobile communications devices, and in-space data relays; satellite transmission services in the nature of fixed satellite service (FSS); satellite transmission services in the nature of mobile satellite service (MSS); satellite transmission services in the nature of broadcast satellite service (BSS); broadcasting of media content via the internet; digital transmission services for streaming audio and video content via the internet; digital network telecommunication services, namely, wireless electronic transmission of voice messages, facsimiles, text messages, streaming video, photographs, and digital images for others over the internet; broadcasting of media content by space-based internet service; audio, video and internet service provider data transmission by cable, satellite, computer networks, telephone lines and ISDN lines; tracking and data relay services, namely, providing connectivity services for data transfer via satellite. (2) Transport to and from space; transport by space vehicle, rocket launch vehicle, and aerospace projectile; provision of information in the field of space transport; space transport of space vehicles in the nature of space tugs, refueling space vehicles, and debris removal spacecraft; GPS navigation services.

Goods & Services

(1) Carbon matrix composite materials for use in the manufacture of spacecraft, spacecraft launchers, launch vehicles, aeroshells, in-space vehicles including tugs, and other aerospace products; carbon composite laminates for use in the development or manufacture of rockets, satellites, other aerospace projectiles, in space vehicles including tugs, and space vehicles; carbon matrix composite materials and carbon composite laminates for use in the development or manufacture of hypersonics vehicles, projectiles, and launchers. (2) Metal storage tanks in the nature of propellant tanks for general use; metal rocket launching platform in the nature of projectile ejection platform; mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE), namely, containers of metal for liquid fuel; carbon fiber tether. (3) Rocket engines not for land vehicles; aerospace products, not for land use, namely, satellite propulsion system comprised of rocket engines not for land vehicles and combustion engine fuel nozzles; propellant tanks for use in aircraft and spacecraft propulsion systems; metal components specially adapted for use in spacecraft launch vehicles propulsion systems, namely, brackets, propellant tanks, and support structures in the nature of metal supports; mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE), namely, handling devices in the nature of hoists, stair lifts, fixed cranes, and heavy machinery in the nature of a circular mass accelerator; components for satellites, space vehicles, and in-space vehicles, including tugs, that support cargo handling; components for launch vehicle that support cargo handling; machinery for launching space vehicles in the nature of launchers, suborbital launchers, orbital launcher, centrifuge launchers, centrifuges, mass accelerators, catapults, catapult launchers. (4) Downloadable software and electrical support equipment in the nature of electrical integrated control systems for use in the field of aeronautics for the development, manufacture, test, and operation of spacecraft, launch vehicles, launchers, rockets, and other aerospace projectiles; satellites; components for satellites, space vehicles, and in-space vehicles, including tugs, that support attitude control, navigation, propulsion, power generation, communications, data storage; components for satellites to dock with one another, in-space tugs, and debris removal spacecraft; components for launch vehicle that support attitude control, navigation, power generation, communications, propulsion; downloadable digital content, namely, films, publishing, music, soundtracks, documentaries, and books; satellite bus, namely, the main body and structural component of a satellite; satellite payloads; IoT gateways (5) Rockets, carrier rockets; spacecraft; space vehicles; space tugs; mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE), namely, trolleys, and handling devices in the nature of clampbands and test stands for payload integration, assembly and testing in relation to launch vehicles, rockets, aerospace projectiles, space vehicles, and spacecraft; metal components specially adapted for use in spacecraft launch vehicles, namely, brackets, propellant tanks, and support structures in the nature of metal supports; metal chassis for rockets, satellites, space vehicles, other aerospace projectiles, and in-space vehicles, including tugs. (6) Books (7) Carbon and fiberglass textiles for use in the development or manufacture of rockets, satellites, other aerospace projectiles, and space vehicles; composite textile materials used for launch vehicles, satellites, launchers, and aerospace projectiles. (1) Satellite data transfer services for use in broadband, communications for Internet of Things (IOT), broadcasting video, streaming video, voice, and data, asset tracking, precision navigation and timing, connected cars, mobile communications devices, and in-space data relays; satellite transmission services in the nature of fixed satellite service (FSS); satellite transmission services in the nature of mobile satellite service (MSS); satellite transmission services in the nature of broadcast satellite service (BSS); broadcasting of media content via the internet; digital transmission services for streaming audio and video content via the internet; digital network telecommunication services, namely, wireless electronic transmission of voice messages, facsimiles, text messages, streaming video, photographs, and digital images for others over the internet; broadcasting of media content by space-based internet service; audio, video and internet service provider data transmission by cable, satellite, computer networks, telephone lines and ISDN lines; tracking and data relay services, namely, providing connectivity services for data transfer via satellite. (2) Transport to and from space; transport by space vehicle, launch vehicle, or aerospace projectile; provision of information in the field of space transport; in-space transport including transportation by tugs, transportation for refueling and debris removal; GPS navigation services; flight and maritime safety services.

Goods & Services

Space vehicles, namely, satellite payloads

Goods & Services

Carbon matrix composite materials for use in the manufacture of spacecraft launchers Space vehicles, namely, satellite payloads

Goods & Services

Carbon matrix composite materials for use in the manufacture of spacecraft, launch vehicles, aeroshells, in-space vehicles in the nature of tugs, and other aerospace products; carbon composite laminates for use in the development and manufacture of rockets, satellites, other aerospace projectiles, in-space vehicles in the nature of tugs, and space vehicles, namely, carbon composite materials consisting of a fibrous reinforcing structure made of carbon fibers and densified by a carbon matrix Components for satellites to dock with one-another, in-space tugs, and debris removal spacecraft, namely, navigation apparatus for vehicles in the nature of on-board computers, microchips, computer hardware for communications, and central processing units; downloadable music files; downloadable music files consisting of soundtracks; composite material testing equipment in the nature of electronic apparatus for testing compression, strength, hardness and tensile characteristics of industrial materials; Internet of Things (IoT) gateway routers; components for satellites, space vehicles, in-space vehicles, and space tugs that support attitude control, navigation, power generation, communications, data storage, and cargo handling, namely, solar panels for electric power generation; metal chassis for satellites; components for launch vehicle that support attitude control, navigation, power generation, communications, propulsion, and cargo handling, namely, navigation apparatus for vehicles in the nature of on-board computers, microchips, computer hardware for communications, and central processing units; satellites; components for satellites, space vehicles, in-space vehicles, and space tugs that support attitude control, navigation, propulsion, power generation, communications, data storage, and cargo handling, namely, navigation apparatus for vehicles in the nature of on-board computers, microchips, computer hardware for communications, and central processing units Space vehicles, namely, launch vehicles, rockets, carrier rockets Aerospace projectiles; ballistic projectiles, hypersonic projectiles; metal chassis for projectiles Carbon fiber tethers being non-metal cables Carbon and fiberglass textiles for use in the development and manufacture of rockets, satellites, other aerospace projectiles, and space vehicles; textile substitute materials made from synthetic materials and textile fabrics used in the manufacture of launch vehicles, satellites Aeronautical telecommunications services in the nature of data transfer services from space for use in broadband, communications for Internet of Things (IOT), broadcasting video, streaming video, voice, and data, asset tracking, precision navigation and timing, connected cars, mobile communications devices, and in-space data relays; Satellite transmission services in the nature of fixed satellite service (FSS); Satellite transmission services in the nature of mobile satellite service (MSS); Satellite transmission services in the nature of broadcast satellite service (BSS); media services, namely, electronic transmission of media content; digital transmission services to deliver audio and visual material via the internet; digital network telecommunication services; broadcasting transmission services by space-based internet service; audio, video and data transmission by cable, satellite, computer networks, telephone lines and ISDN lines; tracking and data relay services, namely, providing connectivity services for data transfer

Goods & Services

Carbon matrix composite materials for use in the manufacture of spacecraft, launch vehicles, aeroshells, in-space vehicles in the nature of tugs, and other aerospace products; carbon composite laminates for use in the development and manufacture of rockets, satellites, other aerospace projectiles, in-space vehicles in the nature of tugs, and space vehicles, namely, carbon composite materials consisting of a fibrous reinforcing structure made of carbon fibers and densified by a carbon matrix Components for satellites to dock with one-another, in-space tugs, and debris removal spacecraft, namely, navigation apparatus for vehicles in the nature of on-board computers, microchips, computer hardware for communications, and central processing units; downloadable music files; downloadable music files consisting of soundtracks; composite material testing equipment in the nature of electronic apparatus for testing compression, strength, hardness and tensile characteristics of industrial materials; Internet of Things (IoT) gateway routers; components for satellites, space vehicles, in-space vehicles, and space tugs that support attitude control, navigation, power generation, communications, data storage, and cargo handling, namely, solar panels for electric power generation; metal chassis for satellites; components for launch vehicle that support attitude control, navigation, power generation, communications, propulsion, and cargo handling, namely, navigation apparatus for vehicles in the nature of on-board computers, microchips, computer hardware for communications, and central processing units; satellites; components for satellites, space vehicles, in-space vehicles, and space tugs that support attitude control, navigation, propulsion, power generation, communications, data storage, and cargo handling, namely, navigation apparatus for vehicles in the nature of on-board computers, microchips, computer hardware for communications, and central processing units Space vehicles, namely, launch vehicles, rockets, carrier rockets Aerospace projectiles; ballistic projectiles, hypersonic projectiles; metal chassis for projectiles Carbon fiber tethers being non-metal cables Carbon and fiberglass textiles for use in the development and manufacture of rockets, satellites, other aerospace projectiles, and space vehicles; textile substitute materials made from synthetic materials and textile fabrics used in the manufacture of launch vehicles, satellites Aeronautical telecommunications services in the nature of data transfer services from space for use in broadband, communications for Internet of Things (IOT), broadcasting video, streaming video, voice, and data, asset tracking, precision navigation and timing, connected cars, mobile communications devices, and in-space data relays; Satellite transmission services in the nature of fixed satellite service (FSS); Satellite transmission services in the nature of mobile satellite service (MSS); Satellite transmission services in the nature of broadcast satellite service (BSS); media services, namely, electronic transmission of media content; digital transmission services to deliver audio and visual material via the internet; digital network telecommunication services; broadcasting transmission services by space-based internet service; audio, video and data transmission by cable, satellite, computer networks, telephone lines and ISDN lines; tracking and data relay services, namely, providing connectivity services for data transfer

Abstract

Provided is a reaction wheel assembly ruggedized for use in kinetically launched satellites. An example reaction wheel assembly may include a shaft mounted to a body of a satellite, a wheel mounted to the shaft, wherein a center of a gravity of the wheel is co-aligned with the shaft, and a support device mounted to the body of the satellite. The reaction wheel assembly may include bearings for holding the shaft to the body of the satellite and allowing a rotation of the wheel. The support device can be engaged to support the wheel to reduce a load on the shaft and the bearing, the load being caused by an acceleration of the satellite during a kinetic launch of the satellite. After the satellite is launched into space, the support device can be disengaged from supporting the wheel to allow the wheel to spin.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64G 1/28 - Guiding or controlling apparatus, e.g. for attitude control using inertia or gyro effect

Abstract

Ruggedized avionics assemblies for use on kinetically launched space vehicles are disclosed. The avionic assemblies are able to maintain structural integrity and functionality under high acceleration forces generated during kinetic launch, including acceleration forces of >5,000 times Earth's gravity in a single direction of loading. The avionics assembly is ruggedized to withstand this level of acceleration force during launch via a plurality of constraining elements to constrain a plurality of printed circuit boards aligned in parallel to an acceleration vector. Further, a high specific strength and stiffness composition of the plurality of constraining elements aids in supporting the printed circuit boards and preventing them from bending and dislodging electronic components mounted to the printed circuit boards.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
• B64G 1/42 - Arrangements or adaptations of power supply systems

Abstract

Ruggedized avionics assemblies for use on kinetically launched space vehicles are disclosed. The avionic assemblies are able to maintain structural integrity and functionality under high acceleration forces generated during kinetic launch, including acceleration forces of >5,000 times Earth's gravity in a single direction of loading. The avionics assembly is ruggedized to withstand this level of acceleration force during launch via a plurality of constraining elements to constrain a plurality of printed circuit boards aligned in parallel to an acceleration vector. Further, a high specific strength and stiffness composition of the plurality of constraining elements aids in supporting the printed circuit boards and preventing them from bending and dislodging electronic components mounted to the printed circuit boards.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
• H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
• B64G 1/28 - Guiding or controlling apparatus, e.g. for attitude control using inertia or gyro effect
• B64G 1/34 - Guiding or controlling apparatus, e.g. for attitude control using gravity gradient
• H02K 5/00 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports

Abstract

Provided is a reaction wheel assembly ruggedized for use in kinetically launched satellites. An example reaction wheel assembly may include a shaft mounted to a body of a satellite, a wheel mounted to the shaft, wherein a center of a gravity of the wheel is co-aligned with the shaft, and a support device mounted to the body of the satellite. The reaction wheel assembly may include bearings for holding the shaft to the body of the satellite and allowing a rotation of the wheel. The support device can be engaged to support the wheel to reduce a load on the shaft and the bearing, the load being caused by an acceleration of the satellite during a kinetic launch of the satellite. After the satellite is launched into space, the support device can be disengaged from supporting the wheel to allow the wheel to spin.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64G 1/28 - Guiding or controlling apparatus, e.g. for attitude control using inertia or gyro effect

Abstract

Provided is a reaction wheel assembly ruggedized for use in kinetically launched satellites. An example reaction wheel assembly may include a shaft mounted to a body of a satellite, a wheel mounted to the shaft, wherein a center of a gravity of the wheel is co-aligned with the shaft, and a support device mounted to the body of the satellite. The reaction wheel assembly may include bearings for holding the shaft to the body of the satellite and allowing a rotation of the wheel. The support device can be engaged to support the wheel to reduce a load on the shaft and the bearing, the load being caused by an acceleration of the satellite during a kinetic launch of the satellite. After the satellite is launched into space, the support device can be disengaged from supporting the wheel to allow the wheel to spin.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64G 1/28 - Guiding or controlling apparatus, e.g. for attitude control using inertia or gyro effect
• B64G 1/38 - Guiding or controlling apparatus, e.g. for attitude control damping of oscillations, e.g. nutation dampers
• B64G 1/40 - Arrangements or adaptations of propulsion systems
• F16F 15/31 - Flywheels characterised by means for varying the moment of inertia
• G01C 19/26 - Caging, i.e. immobilising moving parts, e.g. for transport
• G05D 1/08 - Control of attitude, i.e. control of roll, pitch, or yaw

Abstract

Ruggedized solar panels for use on top of a satellite configured for a kinetic space launch are disclosed. The solar panels are able to maintain structural integrity and functionality of the solar cells under high acceleration forces generated during kinetic launch, including acceleration forces of >5,000 times Earth's gravity in a single direction of loading. The solar panels are ruggedized to withstand this level of acceleration force during launch via stiffening mechanisms, such as lamination of the solar panel into a sandwich panel structure, and/or use of support beams under a solar panel. Further, a high-specific-stiffness composition of the solar panel aids the solar panel in remaining flat during launch so it does not deflect inwards and damage the solar cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64G 1/44 - Arrangements or adaptations of power supply systems using radiation, e.g. deployable solar arrays
• B64G 1/10 - Artificial satellitesSystems of such satellitesInterplanetary vehicles
• B64G 1/40 - Arrangements or adaptations of propulsion systems
• H01L 31/18 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of these devices or of parts thereof
• H02S 30/10 - Frame structures

Abstract

A mass acceleration system for launching objects, such as a projectile or launch vehicle, via rotational acceleration is disclosed. The system may comprise a chamber maintained at near vacuum pressure, a motor that rotates a hub attached to a tethered projectile in a circular motion inside the vacuum chamber, accelerating the projectile until the projectile reaches a desired launch speed. The projectile may be released from the tether upon reaching the desired launch speed and may exit the chamber through an exit port that is opened briefly to allow the projectile to exit. In various embodiments, the circular mass acceleration system can be used to launch a projectile into space orbit. By employing rotational acceleration via a mechanical approach, the acceleration system provides a cost-effective reusable system for launching objects.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41B 3/02 - Catapults, e.g. slingshots
• F41B 3/04 - Centrifugal sling apparatus
• F41F 1/00 - Launching apparatus for projecting projectiles or missiles from barrels, e.g. cannonsHarpoon guns
• F41F 3/04 - Rocket or torpedo launchers for rockets
• F41F 3/052 - Means for securing the rocket in the launching apparatus
• F41F 7/00 - Launching-apparatus for projecting missiles or projectiles otherwise than from barrels

Abstract

A mass accelerator for launching objects, such as a payload, via rotational acceleration is disclosed. The system may comprise a chamber maintained at near vacuum pressure, a motor that rotates a hub attached to a tethered projectile in a circular motion inside the vacuum chamber, accelerating the payload until the payload reaches a desired launch speed. The payload may be released from the tether upon reaching the desired launch speed and may exit the chamber through an exit port that is opened briefly to allow the payload to exit. In various embodiments, the circular mass acceleration system can be used to launch a payload into space orbit. By employing rotational acceleration via a mechanical approach, the acceleration system provides a cost-effective reusable system for launching objects.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64G 5/00 - Ground equipment for vehicles, e.g. starting towers, fuelling arrangements
• B64G 1/00 - Cosmonautic vehicles
• B64G 3/00 - Observing or tracking cosmonautic vehicles
• A63B 69/40 - Stationarily-arranged devices for projecting balls

Abstract

A mass acceleration system for launching objects, such as a projectile or launch vehicle, via rotational acceleration is disclosed. The system may comprise a chamber maintained at near vacuum pressure, a motor that rotates a hub attached to a tethered projectile in a circular motion inside the vacuum chamber, accelerating the projectile until the projectile reaches a desired launch speed. The projectile may be released from the tether upon reaching the desired launch speed and may exit the chamber through an exit port that is opened briefly to allow the projectile to exit. In various embodiments, the circular mass acceleration system can be used to launch a projectile into space orbit. By employing rotational acceleration via a mechanical approach, the acceleration system provides a cost-effective reusable system for launching objects.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64G 5/00 - Ground equipment for vehicles, e.g. starting towers, fuelling arrangements
• B64G 1/00 - Cosmonautic vehicles
• B64G 3/00 - Observing or tracking cosmonautic vehicles
• A63B 69/40 - Stationarily-arranged devices for projecting balls