SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A TARGET SATELLITE

    公开(公告)号:US20220169404A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-02

    申请号:US17434617

    申请日:2020-02-28

    Abstract: An example system for controlling a target satellite includes: a satellite-control spacecraft including: a propulsion subsystem configured to propel and navigate the spacecraft proximate the target satellite; and a satellite-capture subsystem configured to: capture the target satellite; apply a control medium to the target satellite, the control medium including an electrically conducting and/or magnetic material; and release the target satellite; and an energization assembly configured to energize the control medium to release energy for controlling, propelling and navigating the target satellite.

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