A methodology for selective removal of orbital debris
- Author
- Odonoghue, P. J.
- Published
- JAN 1, 1992.
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document
- Additional Creators
- Ash, R. L., Chambers, E. J., and Raney, J. P.
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- Earth-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.
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- Collection
- NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
- Note
- Document ID: 19930008965.
Accession ID: 93N18154.
NAS 1.26:192052.
NASA-CR-192052.
World Space Congress; 28 Aug. - 5 Sep. 1992; Washington, DC; United States. - Terms of Use and Reproduction
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