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GateKeeper: In Space Debris Detection Technology
Popularly predicted by Donald Kessler, the Kessler Effect seems to be more of a descriptor of the current low-Earth orbit conditions rather than a prophetic warning. The idea is that there are going to be so many satellites and other debris in low-Earth orbit that collisions between objects may become inevitable. Because of the high density of space...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Jekan Thangavelautham, Leonard Vance, Jose Moreno
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering
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Laser Beam for External Position Control and Traffic Management of On-Orbit Satellites
This invention is a satellite control system. The system consists of a customized “smart skin” containing solar panels, power and control circuitry, and an embedded secondary propulsion system. A laser is used from a ground station or another spacecraft and is beamed towards the satellite. The satellite has onboard photovoltaics that act...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Himangshu Kalita, Leonard Vance, Jekan Thangavelautham, Vishnu Reddy Kanuouru
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Communications & Networking > Optical, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Communications & Networking > Wireless, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Lasers & Other Sources
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Open Loop Pointing Technique for Orbital Laser Communications
These inventions are components of a satellite based communication system using nanosatellites called CubeSats. These cube-shaped satellites developed by NASA are approximately four inches with a volume of about a quart and weighing three pounds. The integrated system uses clusters of tethered CubeSats and commercial components that communicate through...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Leonard Vance
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Communications & Networking, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Communications & Networking > Networking
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Low Tension Tether System to Constrain Satellite Clusters and Permit High Bandwidth Communications
These inventions are components of a satellite based communication system using nanosatellites called CubeSats. These cube-shaped satellites developed by NASA are approximately four inches with a volume of about a quart and weighing three pounds. The integrated system uses clusters of tethered CubeSats and commercial components that communicate through...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Leonard Vance, Jekan Thangavelautham
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Communications & Networking, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Communications & Networking > Networking
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Nanosatellite Based Low Cost Laser Communications Network for Low Earth Orbit
These inventions are components of a satellite based communication system using nanosatellites called CubeSats. These cube-shaped satellites developed by NASA are approximately four inches with a volume of about a quart and weighing three pounds. The integrated system uses clusters of tethered CubeSats and commercial components that communicate through...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Leonard Vance, Jekan Thangavelautham
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Communications & Networking > Wireless
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Throttling, Descent and Landing of a Projectile Using Spin-Stabilization and Torque-Free Precession
This invention is a method for landing a projectile using solid rockets for a soft-landing onto the bottom surface of pits on the Moon, or other difficult surfaces. The method also includes spin stabilization to ensure the projectile stays oriented for a secure landing. The invention is intended to be used by rovers on the Moon and Mars for discovering....
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Jekan Thangavelautham, Steven Morad, Leonard Vance, Thomas Dailey
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Communications & Networking > Wireless, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Transportation & Automotive > Autonomous/Intelligent Vehicle Compone
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