This invention describes a robotic system designed to find, capture, service, and eventually remove defunct satellites from orbit. It uses a robotic vehicle with a grappling arm to grab the satellite, and can then perform maintenance tasks using either pre-programmed instructions or onboard artificial intelligence. The system also includes a separate module to de-orbit the satellite after servicing, allowing the robotic vehicle to move on to another job.
Why it matters: Filed before significant advancements in AI and space robotics. Onboard AI for autonomous servicing and de-orbiting is now more viable, and the need for orbital debris mitigation has become critical.
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