A debris removal device includes: an end mass adapted to approach debris to be removed; a debris capture device separably-mounted on the end mass; and a tether connecting the debris capture device and the end mass to each other. The debris capture device includes a harpoon adapted to penetrate into the debris, a shooting device adapted to shoot the harpoon, a guide member positioned to come into contact with the surface of the debris to adjust the shooting angle of the harpoon with respect to the surface of the debris, and a switch that sends the shooting signal to the shooting device. When the harpoon is penetrated into the debris, the end mass is separated from the debris capture device, and the tether is released into outer space.


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    Title :

    DEBRIS REMOVAL DEVICE AND DEBRIS REMOVAL METHOD


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2017-04-27


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS




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