Space debris removal–Review of technologies and techniques. Flexible or virtual connection between space debris and service spacecraft
VV Svotina, МV Cherkasova - Acta Astronautica, 2023 - Elsevier
The term “space debris” refers to spacecraft not removed from orbit at the end of their service
life, upper stages in the geostationary orbit region, as well as to the fragments of spacecraft …
life, upper stages in the geostationary orbit region, as well as to the fragments of spacecraft …
Survey on research and development of on-orbit active debris removal methods
Abstract Space debris is growing dramatically with the rapid pace of human exploration of
space, which seriously threatens the safety of artificial spacecraft in orbit. Therefore, the …
space, which seriously threatens the safety of artificial spacecraft in orbit. Therefore, the …
Collision-inclusive trajectory optimization for free-flying spacecraft
Collisions may be harnessed as a way to improve the overall safety and navigational
effectiveness of some spacecraft. However, leveraging this capability in autonomous …
effectiveness of some spacecraft. However, leveraging this capability in autonomous …
[HTML][HTML] Biomimetic space debris removal: conceptual design of bio-inspired active debris removal scenarios
E Banken, VE Schneider, MK Ben-Larbi… - CEAS Space …, 2023 - Springer
The ever-increasing number of man-made space debris creates the need for new
technologies to mitigate it. Therefore, within the ESA-funded project BIOINSPACED …
technologies to mitigate it. Therefore, within the ESA-funded project BIOINSPACED …
Prospects of using a permanent magnetic end effector to despin and detumble an uncooperative target
X Liu, Y Lu, Y Zhou, Y Yin - Advances in space research, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Space debris, such as defunct satellites and upper stages of rockets, becomes an
uncooperative target after losing its attitude control and communication ability. In addition …
uncooperative target after losing its attitude control and communication ability. In addition …
Design and development of a gecko-adhesive gripper for the astrobee free-flying robot
Assistive free-flying robots are a promising platform for supporting and working alongside
astronauts in carrying out tasks that require interaction with the environment. However …
astronauts in carrying out tasks that require interaction with the environment. However …
Deorbiter CubeSat system engineering
This paper presents the mission concept and engineering design of a debris-removing
nanosatellite called Deorbiter CubeSat, within the framework of NASA's Pre-Phase A …
nanosatellite called Deorbiter CubeSat, within the framework of NASA's Pre-Phase A …
Dynamic modeling and simulation of a novel mechanism for adhesive capture of space debris
G Zhang, Q Zhang, Z Feng, Q Chen, T Yang - Advances in Space …, 2021 - Elsevier
Flexible capture has high applicability in the removal of space debris. In this paper, a novel
adhesive capture mechanism is proposed, the multibody dynamic modeling method of the …
adhesive capture mechanism is proposed, the multibody dynamic modeling method of the …
Fabrication of a biomimetic controllable adhesive surface by ultraprecision multistep and layered scribing and casting molding
W Wang, ZW Xie - Science China Technological Sciences, 2021 - Springer
Wedge-shaped microstructures have the ability to reproduce the excellent adhesive
properties of geckos' feet because of their unique anisotropic structure. In particular, the …
properties of geckos' feet because of their unique anisotropic structure. In particular, the …
[HTML][HTML] Repeated impact-based capture of a spinning object by a dual-arm space robot
This paper presents detumbling and capture of space debris by a dual-arm space robot for
active space debris removal missions. Space debris, such as a malfunctioning satellite or a …
active space debris removal missions. Space debris, such as a malfunctioning satellite or a …