Abstract Space debris is one of the most urgent issues of modern astronautics, which
solution requires a systematic and coordinated efforts of international community. Several …

The paper considers the contactless transportation of space debris by means of an ion beam
generated by an active spacecraft electrodynamic engine. The three-dimensional motion of …

Contactless transportation of a passive object by an ion beam generated by an active
spacecraft's thruster is a promising way of space debris removal. The study proposes a …

Malfunctioning satellites are generally non-cooperative tumbling objects. Due to their
complex tumbling motion, it is essential to stabilize the target within an acceptable rotating …

Detumbling a spinning target using a multi-arm space robot through repeated impacts
between manipulators and the target is thought to be practicable in a free-floating …

IN THE past two decades, the increasing number of satellite launchings and the complexity
of satellite function lead to a dramatically increasing number of failed satellites [1]. The large …

This work presents the design of rendezvous and close proximity operations for an active
debris removal service for maintenance and disposal of a large constellation fleet. The …

An active debris removal method using a laser is a promising technology for its advantage in
contactless operations. This paper deals with the attitude control of an uncooperative target …

Abstract Space debris detumbling technology can be an effective supplement to the direct
capture capability of space robot for simplifying and completing the active debris removal …

The management of space debris is increasingly crucial for ensuring the safety of space
missions by mitigating collision risks. Most proposed debris management systems involve …