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A spin stabilized aircraft may include a plurality of wings that passively spin stabilize the aircraft, causing the apparatus to move in a direction opposite that of a wind source. The aircraft may also include two or more propulsive arms that actively stabilize the aircraft in absence of wind or a decrease in altitude.

A terahertz detection assembly generally has a light generating apparatus configured to generate at least one illuminating light pattern and a substrate member positioned proximate to the light generating apparatus.

A signal testing apparatus is provided. The signal testing apparatus generally comprises a recording device that is configured to receive a plurality of signals representative of a plurality of electromagnetic waves that correspond to a pre-defined period of time.

An apparatus for carrying, retrieving, and characterizing temperature and current-voltage properties of a solar cell may include a metal core printed circuit board (PCB). The metal core PCB includes current-voltage and temperature measurement electronics operated by a remote device via a communication unit.

Abstract; A release apparatus includes a base member and a channel having a first portion and a second portion. A first rod positioned within the first portion includes a first end portion having a first coupling device and a second end portion coupled to a first portion of a panel assembly.

A cryocooler may comprise a first stage, a second stage and a phase control device. The first stage may define a first volume. The second stage may define a second volume. The phase control device may be positioned between the first stage and the second stage to receive a flow of working fluid between the first stage and the second stage.

Cell-based systems may interlock in a reconfigurable configuration to support a mission. Space systems, for example, of a relatively large size may be assembled using an ensemble of individual "cells", which are individual space vehicles. The cells may be held together via magnets, electromagnets, mechanical interlocks, etc.

Abstract; A deployment algorithm that populate a group of companion satellites around a center satellite, and a control algorithm for maintaining the companion satellites in close formation around the center satellite.

Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for depositing materials on either side of a freestanding film using selectively thermally-assisted chemical vapor deposition (STA-CVD), and structures formed using same.

Under one aspect, a method is provided for processing a received signal, the received signal including a desired signal and an interference signal that spectrally overlaps the desired signal. The method can include obtaining an amplitude of the received signal.

A system for imparting linear momentum transfer may include a catching mechanism of a target space vehicle and a tether that is configured to impart a linear momentum transfer from the tether to the target space vehicle. The tether may be fixedly or detachably connected to a Kinetic Energy Storage and Transfer (KEST) vehicle that maneuvers and potentially retrieves the tether.

A system is provided with circuits and methods for dynamically reducing interference to maintain linear system operation and mitigate interference degradation to desired signal components. The system can include a binning subcircuit system configured to divide the digitized input signal into a plurality of spectral bins each having a power level.

A system includes a computing device that generates at least one process script for the modification to a material substrate and at least one pattern script that corresponds to the process script. The computing device also merges the process script with the pattern script and generates a plurality of command signals that are based on the merged process and pattern scripts.

Aspects of the disclosure relate to correction of aberration in optical systems. In one aspect, correction of aberration can rely on a corrector lens that is movably positioned between an objective lens and an optical member, and that can introduce a perturbation to a convergent beam of light that forms an image at the substantially the focal point of the objective lens.

A switch configured to enforce MIL-STD-1553B communication protocol is provided. The protocol is a request-response protocol allowing a bus controller to send a request and a remote terminal to send a response.

Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for depositing materials on either side of a freestanding film using laser-assisted chemical vapor deposition (LA-CVD), and structures formed using same.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for removal of orbital debris are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a spacecraft control unit configured to guide and navigate the apparatus to a target. The apparatus also includes a dynamic object characterization unit configured to characterize movement, and a capture feature, of the target.

Terrestrial mobile wireless network capacity may be maximized subject to an interference constraint imposed by a protected station of another wireless network in a shared band. Equipment of one or more users (UEs) may receive a calibrated beacon signal from the protected station prior to activating a transmitter of one or more wireless UEs.

An apparatus for simultaneously measuring linear and circular polarization components of light is provided, and contains no moving parts. The apparatus may include a prism assembly configured to receive collimated light and splits the light into different directions according to its polarization state.

A computer-implemented method for generating a 3-dimensional (3D) model to characterize and visualize debris. The computer-implemented method includes defining a bounding surface for one or more debris fields generated by an on-orbit breakup event.

A flight path planning approach may be deterministic and guarantee a safe, quasi-optimal path. A plurality of three-dimensional voxels may be determined as cells of a rectangular grid. The cells may have a predetermined length and width. A shortest safe path through the grid graph may be calculated from a local start to a local goal defined as points on a nominal global path.

An antenna assembly is provided. The antenna assembly includes at least one foam member that is fabricated from a homogenous material, wherein the foam member includes a first surface and a second surface. At least one conductive plate including a first conductive plate is coupled to the foam member first surface.

Systems and methods for preventing or reducing contamination enhanced laser induced damage (C-LID) to optical components are provided including a housing enclosing an optical component, a container configured to hold a gas phase additive and operatively coupled to the housing; and a delivery system configured to introduce the gas phase additive from the container into the housing and to maintai

hybrid-like liquid fuel motor (the "motor") may include a port surrounded by a wall. Surrounding the wall are a plurality of chambers and segmented walls to separate the chambers. In some instances, a single helix chamber may surround the wall, and may operate similar to that of a segmental chamber.