Patents Assigned to Vela Technology Development, Inc.
  • Method of controlling acceleration of a spacecraft reentering the atmosphere to accommodate adventure travelers
    Patent number: 6398166
    Abstract: A method for controlling the acceleration of a vehicle (10) reentering the sensible atmosphere, comprising executing a lofting translational rocket burn at an altitude of greater than about 40 km whereby the vehicle (10) reenters the sensible atmosphere at a maximum accelerative force of less than 4 g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Vela Technology Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Ballard, Maxwell W. Hunter, II, Richard N. Jurmain, Charles P. Kelley