Space fabrication mechanism for towing sails of different sizes for space debris removal

Abstract

The invention relates to a space manufacturing mechanism of towing sails of different sizes for removing space debris, and belongs to the technical field of space manufacturing of towing sails for removing the space debris. The space manufacturing mechanism comprises two parts of a space subsystem and a method for capturing target debris and releasing the towing sails. The space subsystem comprises a mechanical container, an auxiliary subsystem and raw material container, wherein the mechanical container further comprises a towing sail manufacturing facility; the auxiliary subsystem and raw material container is used for operating subsystems required by the mechanical facilities and materials required for manufacturing the towing sails; the mechanical container comprises two L-shaped support structures, two cylindrical rods, two extruders, two compactors, two conveying arms and the towing sails; and the auxiliary subsystem and raw material container comprises laminated rollers used for manufacturing resistance sails of different sizes, and also comprises other subsystems and units required for operating the mechanism, such as a power unit and a thermal control subsystem. The mechanism provided by the invention allows several towing sails to be automatically manufactured in the space and can be changed as needed.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a space manufacturing mechanism for towing sails of different sizes for space debris removal, and belongs to the field of space manufacturing and the technical field of space manufacturing of towed orbits for space debris removal. Background technique [0002] All spacecraft sent into space have a finite active lifetime, after which spacecraft and satellites become useless and accumulate in space, increasing the amount of debris. Unless they are dismantled or burned up in the atmosphere, spacecraft and satellites remain in their orbits, and as the amount of debris increases, collisions between them become likely to create more debris, and this phenomenon will become more and more common. [0003] Currently, there are several ways to deorbit a spacecraft at the end of its life. The aim of all methods is to reduce the perigee altitude to a level sufficiently aerodynamic to re-enter orbit, at which point the aerodynamic heating ...

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However, rocket technology is very expensive, very heavy, and technically complex, such as rocket fuel being under pressure for up to 10 years before being used

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