Service vehicle for performing in-space operations on a target spacecraft, servicing system and method for using a service vehicle
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Abstract
A service vehicle for performing an in-space operation on a selected target spacecraft incldues a communication module having at least one of a transmission and a receiving characteristic configurable in order to meet at least one of a transmission and a receiving parameter of the selected targeted spacecraft. In addition, a servicing system using the service vehicle and a method for in-space servicing are also disclosed.
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17. A service vehicle for performing an in-space operation on a selected target spacecraft, comprising:
a communication module having at least one of a transmission and a receiving characteristic configurable in order to meet at least one of a transmission and a receiving parameter of the selected targeted spacecraft. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A servicing system for providing in-space service operations to a selected target spacecraft, comprising:
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a service vehicle that includes a communication module having at least one of a transmission and a receiving characteristic configurable in order to meet at least one of a transmission and a receiving parameter of the selected targeted spacecraft;
a ground control module for delivering operational commands to the service vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A method for in-space servicing of a selected target space-craft, the method comprising:
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performing an in-space operation on the target spacecraft using a service vehicle having a communication module that includes at least one of a transmission and a receiving characteristic configurable in order to meet at least one of a transmission and a receiving parameter of the selected targeted spacecraft;
and relaying command signals to the service vehicle using a telemetry channel disposed between a ground control module and the target spacecraft.
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