A satellite rescue system (SRS) (1) for rescue and recertification of dormant satellites, said SRS having a thruster end (13) with a primary propulsion nozzle (11) and maneuvering thrusters (12) and a satellite connection end (8) with a body (15) between both ends. The satellite connection end of the SRS has an interface ring (14) with clinch clamps (4) that securely attach to a ring (3) on the rescued satellite. An umbilical connector (7) on the satellite connecting end of the SRS provides power and data to the rescued satellite.
Satellite rescue system and method
2023-01-17
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS |
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