Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – Attitude control
Patent
1993-11-12
1996-04-30
Kashnikow, Andres
Aeronautics and astronautics
Spacecraft
Attitude control
244158R, 244 2, B64G 124, B64C 3702, B64D 500
Patent
active
055117481
ABSTRACT:
The life of a target satellite is modified, i.e., extended or terminated by docking an extension spacecraft with the target satellite to form a docked satellite-spacecraft combination. The extension spacecraft is docked with and mechanically connected to the target satellite and includes guidance, navigation, and control systems for performing the rendezvous and docking maneuvers and for controlling the position of the docked spacecraft-satellite combination. The extension spacecraft also includes an onboard propellant supply for accomplishing the rendezvous and docking of the spacecraft with the satellite and for controlling the position of the docked spacecraft-satellite combination.
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Kashnikow Andres
Mojica VirnaLissi
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