![]() ![]() The launch vehicle includes a payload that includes a plurality of vehicles. The system also includes a launch vehicle. Each vehicle includes a cowcatcher configured to protect instruments and react launch loads on the vehicle. The system includes a plurality of vehicles. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a system is provided. The method further includes capturing, by the apparatus, the target based on the analysis of the target. The method also includes analyzing, by the apparatus, the target prior to capturing the target. The method includes performing, by an apparatus, a rendezvous procedure with a target. ![]() In another embodiment of the present invention, a method is provided. The apparatus further includes a capture and release unit configured to capture the target and release the target. The apparatus also includes a dynamic object characterization unit configured to characterize movement, and a capture feature, of the target. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a spacecraft control unit configured to guide and navigate the apparatus to a target. For example, an ADRV (hereinafter “vehicle”) may be configured to approach a target debris object (hereinafter “target”), assess the characteristics and motion of the target, determine an initial capture trajectory, match the rates of the target, execute a capture maneuver and control sequence on the target, capture and deorbit the target. SUMMARYĬertain embodiments of the present invention may provide solutions to the problems and needs in the art that have not yet been fully identified or appreciated. ![]() Thus, an apparatus and method for removal of large, medium, and/or small debris objects may be beneficial to reduce the threat at its source. Studies have shown that large debris objects are the creation engine for great amounts of smaller, hazardous debris. This risk will continue to increase as access to space increases, making orbital debris a global problem that is in need of remediation. For example, damage from man-made orbital debris is one of the top risks to LEO spaceflight missions. Orbital debris in low earth orbit (LEO) is an international problem that threatens the success of scheduled missions and future space ventures. The present invention relates to debris removal, and more particularly, to an active debris removal vehicle (ADRV) configured to remove debris in space. The subject matter of this earlier filed application is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. This application is a continuation of U.S. ![]()
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