Patents Assigned to BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc.
  • Patent number: 11981457
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a spacecraft are provided. The spacecraft includes a main structural member that extends between end panels of the spacecraft, and that defines a first interior volume. A fuel tank is disposed within and conforms to at least a portion of the first interior volume. The fuel tank can itself include a central void that defines a second interior volume. The main structural member and the fuel tank can be cylindrical. Payload items or components of the spacecraft can be disposed within the second interior volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS SPACE & MISSION SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Gordon Wu, Derek Chan, Christopher Lao, Clifford Lester
  • Patent number: 11967661
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a solar cell array with a reduced magnetic field are provided. The systems include a plurality of solar cells arrayed on a first surface side of a substrate. The solar cells are electrically connected to one another in series by a first conductor structure at least partially disposed on the first surface side of the substrate, forming a solar cell or supply circuit. A second conductor structure in series with the solar cell circuit is at least partially disposed on the second surface side of the substrate, forming a return harness. The supply circuit and the return harness define current paths that are opposite one another, and that are separated from one another by the substrate. The first and second conductor structures can be formed from conductive traces on the first and second sides respectively of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon Wu, Derek Chan, Jennifer Atteberry