A multilayer inflatable membrane separates and meters propellant in space while reducing leak risk and material compatibility issues.
Radial locking contours and blocking elements align coupling partners and secure form-fit engagement with lower coupling and decoupling force.
Direct electrical discharge replaces resistive heating in a hollow cathode, cutting startup time and power demand for small-satellite thrusters.
Separate front-side covers and metal-strip connections make string protection diodes easier to replace while reducing back-side wiring and heat buildup.
Repulsive tank and structure magnets suspend a cryogenic vehicle tank without struts, cutting heat conduction and boil-off.
Controlled looping of a crossing wire around longitudinal wires enables thin-weave production with low strain, stable joints, and space-ready integrity.
By constraining collecting electrode dimensions, this case reduces thermal-stress peeling and preserves photoelectric function through temperature cycles.
A high-voltage ignitor and sustaining circuit starts electron discharge without cathode heaters, cutting weight and improving satellite propulsion reliability.
Rotating magnetic fields drive ferrofluid in a closed loop to generate reversible angular momentum for precise spacecraft attitude control without wheels or fuel.