Abstract Space debris removal remains a leading issue for space missions due to the rapidly
increasing number of objects in low earth orbit that pose a substantial risk of collision with …

Tethered-net capturing method is one of the most popular methods for future space debris
removal missions. Current modeling methods of net deployment dynamics usually rely on …

The outburst flood resulting from a landslide dam failure, commonly known as landslide dam
outburst flood (LDOF), can lead to severe downstream impacts. Effective methods to prevent …

A method to compute fuel optimal maneuvers for long-term encounters is presented. The
maneuver design is formulated as a convex optimization problem employing lossless …

The space harpoon is a rigid-flexible, coupled debris capture method with a simple, reliable
structure and a high adaptability to the target. For the process of impacting and embedding …

This paper explores the feasibility of using elastic nets for active capture of space debris. We
present a systematic analysis of the strains and stresses in the ejected flying nets during …

An increasing concern for space-based missions is the potential of collisions with space
debris. Long-term mitigation of this risk can be achieved by removing large debris from orbit …

This paper aims to study the penetration effect of harpoons on space debris to ensure the
sustainable development of the space environment and solve the increasingly serious …

LARGE space debris objects are a major contributor to the growth of the number of small
debris objects in orbit because impacts involving it would generate clouds of additional …

The capture of cooperative target is crucial for accomplishing on-orbit service tasks such as
space station assembly and satellite maintenance. Compared to other capture devices, the …