Debris collection control device, debris collection satellite, detection interface device, connecting device, debris collection system, debris collection method and debris collection program
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602019067957
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2019-06-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-26
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
Existing debris retrieval systems face challenges in accurately determining the center-of-gravity position of debris like rocket debris or failed satellites, making it difficult to position propulsion devices appropriately for active control during orbital descent.
A debris retrieval system that uses a control unit to generate and transmit control commands to a pair of satellites, allowing them to capture debris by sandwiching it between a parent and child satellite, ensuring the center-of-gravity position is aligned with the propulsion devices' direction vector for precise orbit and attitude control.
Enables accurate and unerring retrieval of debris by aligning the center-of-gravity position with the propulsion devices' direction, facilitating active deorbit operations and avoiding collision risks in congested orbits.