| 摘要 |
<p>There is provided an apparatus (1) for capturing a space object, the apparatus comprising a harpoon element for penetrating the object, the harpoon element being configured to form part of a harpoon (3) for launching towards the object; and penetration control means (18, 12) for controlling the penetration of the harpoon element into the object. The penetration control means can comprise a compressible component (18), forming part of the harpoon, for absorbing some of the kinetic energy of the harpoon. Alternatively or additionally, it may comprise means for varying the launch speed (12) of the harpoon.</p> |
