Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – Spacecraft formation – orbit – or interplanetary path
Patent
1992-09-03
1995-04-11
Kashnikow, Andres
Aeronautics and astronautics
Spacecraft
Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path
244163, 102293, F42B 100, B64G 148, B64G 146
Patent
active
054051088
ABSTRACT:
The space debris clearing device of the invention, following launch and placement in or near an orbit considered to be highly populated with debris, is intended to clear the debris allowing safe paths and orbits for space assets. The device is made of a castable, energetic material, and shaped to meet specific clearing requirements. Once in position the device is remotely detonated, and an impulse, caused by the expanding detonation products, is imparted to the debris, pushing the debris into a reentry or earth escape trajectory.
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DeVault William K.
Marin, Jr. Laddie
Secary Joseph J.
Kashnikow Andres
Mojica Virna Lissi
Singer Donald J.
Smith Samuel B.
Stover Thomas C.
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