Patent ID: 8844876
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: B64G

Abstract:
1. A recoverable module for a propulsion module configured to launch a craft into space, comprising at least one stage, the recoverable module of longitudinal axis being secured to a non-recovered part during launch, the recoverable module configured to be placed in a lower position of the at least one stage, and comprising: a central body; a propulsion system configured to launch the craft; systems for commanding and controlling the propulsion system; means of propulsion in subsonic flight; lift surfaces for subsonic flight and landing gear, each lift surface comprising two substantially flat wings fixed with respect to the central body, arranged on either side of the central body of the module; and at least one stabilizer mounted to be articulated for rotation on a downstream end of each wing, each stabilizer comprising at least one pair of lower wing surface and upper wing surface flaps mounted to be articulated on the stabilizer and configured to be able to separate from each other to be placed on either side of a mid-plane of the stabilizer and brake the module, or to come into abutment against each other to form only a single flap, and longitudinal stabilization means; the non-recovered part comprising at least one tank for supplying the propulsion system; the recoverable module and the non-recovered part configured to be separated when the propulsion module reaches a given altitude, the recoverable module configured to land in a controlled fashion after a cruising flight, or for a return to a launch site.