Assembly designed to be carried on an upper stage of a space launcher, satellite and corresponding space launcher
By orienting satellites with lateral faces tangentially to the dispenser's surface, the thermal dissipation and solar power generation efficiency of high-power satellites are improved, addressing manufacturing challenges and cost issues.
FR3168867A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-05-29THALES SA
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THALES SA
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
High-power satellites face challenges in thermal energy dissipation and efficient solar power generation due to limited radial clearance and inefficient thermal radiator design, leading to high manufacturing costs and complexity.
Method used
The satellites are oriented with two lateral faces tangentially to the dispenser's external peripheral surface, allowing for larger thermal dissipation devices and high-power solar generators, with panels arranged parallel to the central axis for efficient thermal management and power generation.
Benefits of technology
This configuration enhances thermal dissipation efficiency and simplifies manufacturing by enabling larger solar panels, reducing costs and improving electrical power availability.
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Abstract
Assembly intended to be carried in an upper stage of a space launcher, corresponding satellite and space launcher. The assembly (23) comprises: - a dispenser (26) fixed to the upper stage (24), the dispenser (26) comprising a tube (39) having a central axis (C) and delimited by an external peripheral surface (41); - a plurality of satellites (27), each satellite (27) comprising a body (45) having two lateral faces (47) opposite each other, each lateral face (47) being provided with a thermal energy dissipation device (49), each satellite (27) being fixed to the external peripheral surface (41) of the tube (39) in an orientation such that one of its two lateral faces (47) is turned towards the external peripheral surface (41). Figure for the abbreviation: 3
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