In-space servicing of spacecraft employing artificial life robot

Details In-space servicing of spacecraft employing artificial life robot In-space servicing of spacecraft employing artificial life robot

1993-06-18

1994-04-05

Barefoot, Galen L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Reusable or returnable

244161, B64G 110

Patent

active

052997642

ABSTRACT:
Artificial life robotics are utilized in a system for in-space service of spacecraft. An Earth Launch Vehicle (ELV) carries an Exoatmospheric Mothership Vehicle (MSV) into a space trajectory. The MSV, in turn, carries at least one Operational Service Vehicle (OSV). The MSV separates from the ELV and rendezvous within station keeping proximity of the spacecraft. The OSV then separates from the MSV for operative approach to the spacecraft. The OSV includes a propulsion/attitude control system and spacecraft servicing apparatus. The OSV carries an on-board "artificial life" computer which controls the OSV propulsion system and spacecraft servicing apparatus.

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