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Device and method for capturing and cleaning space debris

A space debris and removal device technology, applied in the aerospace field, can solve problems such as verification and no engineering experiments, and achieve the effect of low cost

Active Publication Date: 2018-02-23
RES & DEV INST OF NORTHWESTERN POLYTECHNICAL UNIV IN SHENZHEN +1
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[0033] The present invention is described in further detail below in conjunction with accompanying drawing:

[0034] The invention provides a device for capturing and removing space debris, such as figure 1 As shown, it includes a satellite group, and the satellite group includes a plurality of small satellites 1, preferably 3 small satellites 1; the small satellite 1 is connected to the capture net 3 through a conductive cable 2; one end of the capture net 3 is sealed, and the other end is provided with a capture net Entrance 4.

[0035] Such as figure 2 As shown, the small satellite 1 is provided with a cable retracting device 11 for controlling the retraction / release of the conductive cable 2; a thruster 12 for propelling the operation of the small satellite 1; an electronic transceiver device for collecting and releasing electrons in the surrounding environment 13. The electronic transceiving device 13 is used to collect and release electrons in the environment, forming...

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The invention discloses a device and a method for capturing and cleaning space debris. The device comprises a satellite group. The satellite group is connected with a capturing net by conductive cables; the satellite group comprises a plurality of small satellites, cable collecting and releasing devices of the small satellites are connected with the capturing net by the conductive cables, and thesatellite group can drive the capturing net via the conductive cables to rotate with the debris; the capturing net comprises an upper-layer net and a lower-layer net, the lower-layer net is of a structure with a sealed bottom, a capturing net inlet capable of being contracted / expanded is formed in the upper-layer net, and the conductive cables are connected with the bottom of the lower-layer net.The device and the method have the advantages that the space debris can be captured and cleaned by the aid of the multiple small satellites, accordingly, the device and the method are low in cost andhigh in capturing efficiency, and fuel consumption can be effectively reduced.

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technical field [0001] The invention belongs to the field of aerospace, and relates to a device for capturing and removing space debris, and also relates to a method for capturing and removing space debris. Background technique [0002] As the pace of human exploration of space continues to accelerate, the complexity and diversity of space missions also continue to increase, and the number of spacecraft launched into space is increasing day by day. More and more space debris. In recent years, the number of space debris has increased exponentially. These space debris have occupied precious orbital resources for a long time, not only threatening the safety of other normally operating spacecraft in orbit, but also bringing great difficulties to the development of future space missions. . [0003] All major aerospace countries in the world are gradually aware of the hazards of space debris, and believe that the most direct and effective method is to actively remove space debri...

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IPC IPC(8): B64G1/66B64G1/10B64G1/24
CPCB64G1/10B64G1/242B64G1/66B64G1/245
Inventor 袁建平葛菊祥车德佳陈建林代洪华
Owner RES & DEV INST OF NORTHWESTERN POLYTECHNICAL UNIV IN SHENZHEN
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