Flight control bay for a reusable space launcher stage

Abstract

Flight control bay for a reusable space launcher stage Flight control bay (200) for a reusable space launcher stage (1), comprising: - an assembly made of thermoplastic composite material, comprising: (i) a shell (210) defining several through-holes (221), (ii) stiffening elements (230, 240) positioned on an internal surface (211) of the shell (210), and (iii) a positioning assembly comprising at least one support (251), separate from the stiffening elements (230, 240), positioned inside the shell (210) and welded to the internal surface (211) of the shell (210), or to a surface defined by the stiffening elements (230, 240), - control surfaces (220) positioned in the through-holes (221) and configured to brake and / or steer the stage during its return to Earth, and- a piece of equipment (253) positioned on the positioning assembly. Figure for the abbreviation: Fig. 3.