Abstract: In this a concept aimed on the removal of inactive satellite (debris) from outer space based on a mechanism propelled using an ion thruster with a solar sail combination. There is a lot of space junk surrounding the earth. This junk can be harmful for other satellites and future manned missions to space. Hence, clearing this space junk is necessary.
The mechanism will be launched from earth and can be monitored and controlled from earth. It will have a robotic arm, that will be used to lock on to a decommissioned satellite or some other space junk and it will be hurled into the earth’s atmosphere, where it will burn up. This mechanism will be propelled by an ion thruster in combination with a solar sail. This will be helpful in removing debris from outer space.
Keywords: solar sail, satellites, earth’s atmosphere.
Title: Ion truster and solar sail propulsion-Enabling the new capabilities to space technology by removing Space Debris
Author: ISHANT DUBEY, B. MANOJ KUMAR, JUHI GUPTA
International Journal of Engineering Research and Reviews
ISSN 2348-697X (Online)
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