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Mechanism for Retrieving Satellites From OrbitPair of documents describe mechanism allowing astronaut to capture in extravehicular activity small artificial satellite for retrieval and return to Earth. Mechanism operates by insertion of probe in nozzle of rocket motor on satellite, followed by expansion of inserted probe end to grasp motor inside nozzle and thereby capture satellite. Designed for specific satellite, but operating principle adapted to almost any satellite equipped with rocket motor or possibly used in retrieval of hollow-shaped objects in marine and other salvage operations.
Document ID
19870000094
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Harwell, W. D.
Gardner, D. A.
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 11
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
MSC-20979
Accession Number
87B10094
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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