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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 07, 2004
Walter P. Kistler, Redmond, WA (US);
Robert A. Citron, Mill Creek, WA (US);
Thomas C. Taylor, Las Cruces, NM (US);
Walter P. Kistler, Redmond, WA (US);
Robert A. Citron, Mill Creek, WA (US);
Thomas C. Taylor, Las Cruces, NM (US);
Other;
Abstract
A system for transportation and storage of cargo in space includes one or more platforms. The platforms are operable to hold multiple removable propellant tanks and rendezvous with one or more other platforms in space. The platforms also include one or more thruster systems and positioners. Each positioner has an effector operable to grip a band disposed around each propellant tank. Each positioner is operable to facilitate the transfer of the multiple removable propellant tanks between platforms during the rendezvous.