ORBITAL SPACE SYSTEM Russian patent published in 2013 - IPC B64G1/10 F03H3/00 H01S3/00 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to systems of space objects with transmission of energy and pulses there between by laser radiation and may be used at space objects at space objects whereat microgravitation conditions are created at the level of ~ 10^-7 …10^-8 of acceleration at Earth surface. Proposed system comprises space power station (SPS) 1 with solar cells 2 and four laser radiation sources 4, and space object 7 with receive-convert unit 11, 12, 13 optically communicated with said sources. To orient, stabilise and keep SPS and space object in near-earth orbit low-thrust engines 3, 9 are used. Said receive-convert unit has two pairs of reception planes 12, 13 arranged in symmetry about space object lengthwise axis extending through its center of gravity. One pair of planes 13 controls space object yaw while another pair controls its pitch. Said planes do not extend beyond space object midsection. Any source 4 can vary radiation power or be reoriented to whatever reception pane 12, 13. That is, laser transfer of power (for example, constant for low-thrust engines) allows control orientation and stabilisation at a time. Besides, effects of disturbances (e.g. aerodynamic) are decreased in conditions of microgravitation.

EFFECT: high quality of produced materials, expanded range of said materials, longer experiments, reduced consumption of fuel.

3 cl, 5 dwg