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A methodology for selective removal of orbital debrisEarth-orbiting objects, large enough to be tracked, were surveyed for possible systematic debris removal. Based upon the statistical collision studies of others, it was determined that objects in orbits approximately 1000 km above the Earth's surface are at greatest collisional risk. Russian C-1B boosters were identified as the most important target of opportunity for debris removal. Currently, more than 100 in tact boosters are orbiting the Earth with apogees between 950 km and 1050 km. Using data provided by Energia USA, specific information on the C-1B booster, in terms of rendezvous and capture strategies, was discussed.
Document ID
19930008965
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ash, R. L.
(Old Dominion Univ. Norfolk, VA, United States)
Odonoghue, P. J.
(Old Dominion Univ. Norfolk, VA, United States)
Chambers, E. J.
(Old Dominion Univ. Norfolk, VA, United States)
Raney, J. P.
(West Virginia Inst. of Tech. Montgomery., United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-192052
NAS 1.26:192052
Meeting Information
Meeting: World Space Congress
Location: Washington, DC
Country: United States
Start Date: August 28, 1992
End Date: September 5, 1992
Accession Number
93N18154
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASW-4435
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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