A design study of deployable wing for a reusable shuttle
Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: In recent years, with the rise of the commercial space market, there has been an increasing amount of research and breakthroughs in the field of reusable shuttles, making it a strategic focus for leading spacefaring nations. This paper presents a design of a deployable wing mechanism for a typical reusable spacecraft, enabling the shuttle to be stowed within the fairing after folding. A methodology for validating the design’s feasibility is outlined. By subjecting the critical components of the folding mechanism to structural verification and conducting a rational assessment of the weight increment introduced by the entire system, the rationality of the design has been successfully confirmed.
Authors: Chuning Fan, Xiaotao Qiao, Jun Chow
Institution: Xiamen University
Language: English
Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407553804