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Deployable Brake for SpacecraftAerodynamic shield that could be opened and closed proposed. Report presents concepts for deployable aerodynamic brake. Brake used by spacecraft returning from high orbit to low orbit around Earth. Spacecraft makes grazing passes through atmosphere to slow down by drag of brake. Brake flexible shield made of woven metal or ceramic withstanding high temperatures created by air friction. Stored until needed, then deployed by set of struts.
Document ID
19870000086
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Rausch, J. R. (General Dynamics Corp.)
Maloney, J. W. (General Dynamics Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 11
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
MFS-25722
MFS-25702
Report Number: MFS-25722
Report Number: MFS-25702
ISSN: 0145-319X
Accession Number
87B10086
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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