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Method and Associated Apparatus for Capturing, Servicing, and De-Orbiting Earth Satellites Using Robotics

  • US 20080011904A1
  • Filed: 02/05/2007
  • Published: 01/17/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/06/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A robotic system for servicing free-flying spacecraft, comprising:

  • a multi-axis manipulating grappling arm, the grappling arm including an end effector on one end, and at least one dexterous arm having a first and second end, the first end including an interface for servicing the spacecraft, wherein the robot system is autonomously controlled by commands that are subject to manual override by an operator in telecommunication with the robotic system.

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