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 …

In this paper, the simplified electromagnetic force/torque model and coupled orbit-attitude
dynamics modeling in spacecraft electromagnetic docking are investigated, and an …

Space debris is positioned as a fatal problem for current and future space missions. Many
effective space debris removal methods have been proposed in the past decade, and …

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 …

To prevent the proliferation of space debris and stabilize the space environment, active
debris removal (ADR) has increasingly gained public concern. Considering the complexity …

A synchronization control scheme for underactuated satellite formation reconfiguration in
circular orbits is proposed in this paper. The main idea of the synchronization scheme is to …

Stabilizing tumbling satellites is a crucial step in ensuring safe on-orbit capture. A new de-
tumbling method has been proposed that uses a flexible device, such as a brush or rod, to …

The non-contact electromagnetic detumbling technologies for space debris and defunct
satellites attract a lot of interest from many researchers, in which service satellites use one or …

A large amount of space debris with rotational motion occupies limited orbital resources,
necessitating a de-tumbling phase before the capturing phase to mitigate collision risks. To …

Abstract Space debris generally exhibit complex rotating motions, which cause significant
challenges when attempting to capture them in orbit. Reducing the rotational speed of the …