SPACE DEORBITING AND DEORBITING SYSTEM

DE602019086138T2Active Publication Date: 2026-07-01LGARDE INC
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Patent Information

Application Number
DE602019086138
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2018-02-15
Filing Date
2019-02-15
Publication Date
2026-07-01
Estimated Expiration
2039-02-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Current methods for deorbiting space debris, particularly large rocket bodies like SL-16, are inefficient and often overlook the engagement system, leading to a significant burden on space architectures and a potential increase in debris due to collisions.

Method used

The use of tape spring systems that can be stowed, extended, and triggered to engage with debris, coupled with traditional deorbit engines to provide a 10x faster deorbit time reduction.

Benefits of technology

The tape spring engagement system effectively captures and deorbits debris, reducing deorbit time by a factor of 10 compared to conventional drag devices, while being applicable to various debris sizes and geometries.

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