A method for creating an artificial reentry corridor. Several modules are deployed in a retrograde orbit relative to target debris. Each module releases a gas plume which, in turn creates an artificial reentry corridor. The debris passes through the corridor and becomes decelerated.


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    Title :

    ORBITAL ARTIFICIAL REENTRY CORRIDOR


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2022-02-24


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS



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