SPACE MODULE Russian patent published in 2010 - IPC B64G1/00 B64G1/22 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to 100…120 kg-space modules intended for producing mini- and micro-satellites placed into orbit as payload or by group method. Proposed module comprises load bearing structure (2) representing a right triangular prism. One end face of load bearing structure is covered by hexagonal platform (4) with overall dimensions exceeding those of the structure end face. Said platform represents a flat three-layer panel with load bearing layers and filler. Bearing structure axial opening accommodates engine unit with spherical fuel tank (27) supporting three engine units (28). Radiators (10) representing rectangular three-layer panels with cellular filler and folded solar panels (18) are arranged parallel to sidewalls of load bearing structure (1). Platform and radiators are furnished with heat tubes to release excess heat into space. A part of heat tubes is laud inside the platform cellular filler. Onboard hardware units (16) are arranged between load bearing structure (1) and end face of platform (4). Communication hardware (23) is arranged on module outer elements. Ends of bearing elements (2) support attachment assemblies to secure the module to the system of separation if adjacent section of spacecraft nose cone.

EFFECT: structural base for producing mini- and micro-satellites that allows release of excess heat into space in wide range of space apparatus orientation relative to Earth and Sun.

9 cl, 12 dwg