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Swarms of Spacecraft for Flyby Exploration, Mapping and Resource Prospecting
This invention proposes the use of swarms of small spacecraft to perform space exploration. The swarms are capable of completing the tasks normally given to larger spacecraft and can do so more efficiently. The proposed swarms are applicable for exploring small bodies in space and outer solar system bodies. The results of the proposed invention show...
Published: 8/1/2024
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Inventor(s): Ravi Nallapu, Erik Asphaug, Jekan Thangavelautham
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Communications & Networking, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Communications & Networking > Wireless, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Devices & Instrumentation > Robotics
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