This is a concept for a system that can perform most aspects of recycling/manufacturing in zero-g & low-g space environments. The system consists primarily of a rotating arm that provides artificial gravity, power, data, and mechanical connections to different modules designed for individual aspects of recycling/manufacturing. The modules are designed to contain the materials being processed, thereby preventing the system from generating external debris during recycling/manufacturing. This system is designed to complement the abilities of the Orbital Workshop (see NTR 1662994822).
Orbital Collector Concept
2023-02-01
Miscellaneous
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English
NTIS | 2023
|NTRS | 2023
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