Abstract
The present invention relates to articulating spacecraft chassis and methods of making and using same. The present invention relates to spacecraft chassis and methods of making and using same. Such spacecraft chassis have a dynamic movement capability that allows the spacecraft to alter its structure while still maintaining industry volumetric launch standards. This capability increases opens up a wide range of achievable volumetric states and increases the ability to meet mission requirements by introducing a new tunable parameter. In addition, the judicious selection of certain dynamic movement parameters can result increased payload capabilities and improved maneuverability.
Document Type
Patent
Status
issued
Issue Date
12-16-2025
Patent Number
US 12497195 [ 12,497,195 ] ; US 12497195 B2
CPC Classification
B 64 G 1/2222
Application number
18/531906 (US202318531906A)
Assignees
Government of the United States as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
Filing Date
12-7-2023
Recommended Citation
Conkle, Adam T., Bettinger, Robert A., and Smith, Philip D. Articulating Spacecraft Chassis. United States Patent 12497195, issued 16 December. https://scholar.afit.edu/patents/117