RECOVERABLE SPACECRAFT Russian patent published in 2005 - IPC

FIELD: space engineering; spacecraft for descent in atmosphere of planet.

SUBSTANCE: proposed spacecraft has case with foldable wings and/or stabilizers provided with deployment mechanisms. In folded state at deceleration of spacecraft in atmosphere, said wings and/or stabilizers are covered with separable frontal heat shield which is oval in shape in projection on plane perpendicular to longitudinal axis of spacecraft. Side surfaces of tail section of spacecraft case with wings and/or stabilizers (and some other members) may be covered with separable aerodynamic flaps which form conical surface. After deceleration at initial stage of descent, shield is separated and wings (stabilizers) deploy to working position. Proposed spacecraft has high aerodynamic properties and is provided with reliable protection against aerodynamic and thermal loads at deceleration at high supersonic flight speeds.

EFFECT: low cost of servicing.

4 cl, 13 dwg