Satellite with electromagnetic control of objects

Details Satellite with electromagnetic control of objects Satellite with electromagnetic control of objects

2005-04-01

2008-12-16

Collins, Timothy D (Department: 3643)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

With payload accommodation

C244S166000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07464902

ABSTRACT:
A satellite comprises a main body and, in orbit, at least one free object floating in space including a portion of the payload transferred from the main body. The free object is restricted to a precise position and attitude relative to the main body. An electromagnetic force and an electromagnetic torque are produced for controlling the position and the attitude of the free object in accordance with a master-slave relationship.

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