DEVICE FOR MOVING OR REMOVING ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES

摘要

The present invention relates to a device (10, 20, 40, 50) for coupling with a space satellite (20', 20") before the latter is launched for the purpose of re-orbiting said satellite and/or returning it to Earth. The device comprises. means for controlling the device (10, 20, 40, 50); propulsion means operatively connected with the control means; means for receiving control signals operatively connected with the control means; means for electrically powering the device (10, 20, 40, 50); means (310, 320, 330, 340', 340", 350, 360) for mechanically coupling the device (10, 20, 40, 50) with said satellite (20', 20") before the latter is launched. The propulsion means are enabled by the control means on receipt of control signals for de- orbiting the satellite (20', 20") and transferring it to a given orbit.