Aerobraking satellite deorbiting system
US10954006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/623
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A satellite deorbiting device including an aerobraking surface including a satellite attitude control device with gravity gradient, the device with gravity gradient including at least one mast carrying the aerobraking surface, a first end of which is secured to the satellite and the second end of which is provided with a mass, such that the mast is oriented in a direction opposing that of the planet around which the satellite orbits.
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