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Orbital Debris Capture and Deorbit System for Nanosatellites
RPI ID: 2018-018-201Innovation Summary:This invention provides a system for capturing and deorbiting space debris using a robotic satellite equipped with a debris collection mechanism. The system autonomously identifies, targets, and secures debris objects in orbit, then guides them into a controlled deorbit trajectory. It integrates object recognition,...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Jackson Lyons, Kurt Anderson
Keywords(s): CubeSat, Nanosatellite, Orbital Debris, Space Junk
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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