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Flexible Solar Generator Provided With Electrical Protection Against Impacts Of Celestial Objects, Spacecraft And Satellite Comprising At Least One Such Solar Generator - EP3147952

The patent EP3147952 was granted to Thales on Nov 28, 2018. The application was originally filed on Sep 21, 2016 under application number EP16189831A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3147952

THALES
Application Number
EP16189831A
Filing Date
Sep 21, 2016
Status
Revoked
Nov 18, 2022
Grant Date
Nov 28, 2018
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