Salvage

Repurposing of defunct or damaged satellites

Capabilities enabling this application

• Capture

  Capture a (usually) non-cooperative space object (typically in the context of ADR missions)

• Combined Stack Management

  Manage the coupled aspects of docked satellites (e.g. attitude, orbit, thermal)

• Divide Materials

  Sort & separate materials ready for use in manufacture

• Docking

  Physically connect/disconnect two satellites (e.g, through a dedicated interface or by using another component in order to provide a secure physical connection)

• Extract Materials

  Obtain resources from planets, moons or asteroids

• Handle Parts

  Grasp and move individual components for assembly

• Mating/Demating Parts

  Align and physical connect/disconnect multiple components

• Precise Manoeuvring

  Orbital manoeuvres which require precise control of delta-v, typically in close proximity (< 100m) to another satellite

• Provide Storage

  Organise and preserve components for assembly

• Relative Navigation

  Precisely track a satellite's position and velocities with respect to that of another object in close proximity

• Store Propellant

  Contain and monitor fuel for satellite propulsion systems

• Transfer Propellant

  Move fuel for satellite propulsion systems from storage to the client

• Waste Disposal

  Manage waste from material processing