A folded acceleration propulsion engine cycles non-ejectable propellant masses to generate vectorial thrust via gravitational fields.
An onboard almanac of neural network models enables autonomous spacecraft navigation by executing epoch-specific thrust commands.
A satellite coupling device uses a bellows mechanism to decouple drive units from payloads during launch.
Segmented stator assembly housing creates short stiff torque path and efficient thermal conduction, reducing bending forces in control moment gyroscopes.
Elastic booms deploy winglets on a backbone, reducing mechanical complexity and stowed volume.
A resilient secondary member displaces toward the slit of a primary tube to provide torsional and axial stiffness, reducing peak strains during coiling.
Rigid polymer thermal blanket replaces flexible blankets to eliminate complex attachment structures while maintaining consistent insulation efficiency.
Segmented six-arm facets with revolute joints ensure uniform stress distribution and synchronized movement in weightless environments.