The invention relates to a method for transferring a space payload from a first orbit to a second orbit. Said method is characterized in that the space payload, moving about the first orbit, is attached to a removable orbital towing assistance device including at least one fuel pouch. Said method includes the steps of: —attaching (E1) an orbital transfer vehicle to the removable orbital towing assistance device; and —transferring (E2) the space payload and the removable orbital towing assistance device to the second orbit by means of the orbital transfer vehicle. The invention also relates to a removable orbital towing assistance device intended for a space payload and an orbital transfer vehicle and enabling direct supply of fuel to the vehicle and/or the space payload.
RESERVOIR AMOVIBLE POUR CHARGE UTILE SPATIALE ET VEHICULE DE TRANSFERT ORBITAL, ET PROCEDE DE TRANSFERT ORBITAL
2017-11-03
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Französisch
IPC: | B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS |
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