| 摘要 |
<p>A method and a satellite for stabilizing unstable space debris. The method comprises applying force to at least first and second target points located on or near mutually orthogonal axes centered at the center of mass of the space debris, thereby generating stabilized space debris. The force is generated by pneumatic impingement of the unstable space debris with a gas plume applied by an adjacent satellite and generates a torque on the debris that dampens rotational momentum about one or more of the axes of rotation. The satellite comprises at least a first and second nozzle for generating a plurality of gas plume pulses having sufficient force to dampen the rotational momentum about one or more of the axes of rotation of the unstable space debris when targeted to at least first and second target points on the unstable space debris.</p> |
