A satellite will generally have some initial angular motion. Before the satellite can be retrieved, it will be necessary to null its angular rates. A method is presented for nulling the simultaneous angular rates for cylindrical and near-cylindrical satellites. It is assumed that there are no external torques acting on the satellite initially. A model is being fabricated to verify the analysis. The analysis shows that it is feasible to null the spin and tumble rates for cylindrical and near-cylindrical satellites with an arm attached to a remote manipulator unit.


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    Title :

    Dynamic passivation of a spinning and tumbling satellite using free-flying teleoperators.


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    National Conference on Remotely manned systems: Exploration and operation in space ; 1972 ; Pasadena, CA


    Publication date :

    1973-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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