A power supply unit for a launch vehicle (e.g. spacecraft) 1 is disclosed. The power supply unit comprises a protective housing and, within the housing, a control module and a battery holder configured to receive one or more, and preferably eight, replaceable battery cells 2, preferably Lithium Iron Phosphate LiFePo4 or Lithium Ion Li-ion battery cells. The power supply unit has several advantages including improved safety, and reduced size and weight.


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    Title :

    Power supply unit


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    Publication date :

    2024-07-24


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS / H02J CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER , Schaltungsanordnungen oder Systeme für die Abgabe oder Verteilung elektrischer Leistung



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