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Energy conversion apparatus Patent
Direct conversion of thermal energy into electrical energy using crossed electric and magnetic fields
Flexible foam erectable space structures Patent
Self-erectable space structures of flexible foam for application in planetary orbits
Enthalpy and stagnation temperature determination of a high temperature laminar flow gas stream Patent
Measuring conductive heat flow and thermal conductivity of laminar gas stream in cylindrical plug to simulate atmospheric reentry
Space vehicle electrical system Patent
Electrical power system for space flight vehicles operating over extended periods
Light sensitive digital aspect sensor Patent
Light sensitive digital aspect sensor for attitude control of earth satellites or space probes
Pivotal shock absorbing pad assembly Patent
Pivotal shock absorbing assembly for use as load distributing portion in landing gear systems of space vehicles
Nose gear steering system for vehicle with main skids Patent
Nose gear steering system for vehicles with main skids to provide directional stability after loss of aerodynamic control
Surface roughness detector Patent
Roughness detector for recording surface pattern of irregularities
Gimbaled, partially submerged rocket nozzle Patent
Gimbaled partially submerged nozzle for solid propellant rocket engines for providing directional control
Electrothermal rockets having improved heat exchangers Patent
High resistance cross flow heat exchangers for electrothermal rocket engines
Recoverable rocket vehicle Patent
Techniques for recovery of multistage rocket vehicles by providing lifting surfaces on individual sections
Venting vapor apparatus Patent
Fuel tank pressure-relief device for venting cryogenic liquid vapors through tubes with porous plug
Electrostatic propulsion system with a direct nuclear electrogenerator Patent
Nuclear electric generator for accelerating charged propellant particles in electrostatic propulsion system
Electrical discharge apparatus for forming Patent
Electric discharge apparatus for electrohydraulic explosive forming
Thrust vector control apparatus Patent
Thrust vector control by secondary injection of fluid into rocket nozzle flow field to separate exhaust flow
Dynamic precession damper for spin stabilized vehicles Patent
Dynamic precession damping of spin-stabilized vehicles by using rate gyroscope and angular accelerometer
Erectable modular space station Patent
Manned space station collapsible for launching and self-erectable in orbit