MULTI-MATRIX MULTI-VECTOR PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR SMALL-SIZE SPACECRAFTS Russian patent published in 2024 - IPC F02K9/95 B64G1/40 

FIELD: engines.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to rocket propulsion systems and is intended for use as a transformable multi-matrix multi-vector propulsion system (MMPS) of small-size spacecraft. MMPS comprises a plurality of symmetric pairs of successively nested semicylindrical with matrix organization of motor cells MTD-substrates, ends of which are connected to each other through guide holes of the docking panel by tightening rods, which are combined with controlled pyrotechnic microcharges, which perform reconfiguration of the formed multilayer cylindrical motor structure. Controlling values and direction of rods, sampling of motor matrices and their separation is carried out using three decoders of rows, columns and data, three commutators of motor cells, sampling motor matrices and separation of spent motor matrices, address generators of activated igniters of motor cells, memory units of spent and alternative code combinations, controller.

EFFECT: enabling the possibility of purposeful adjustment of the propulsion system configuration consisting of more than two embedded multi-vector motor matrices with programmable traction and energy characteristics of the motor cells.

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