Invention:
The technology is a proposed space traffic management architecture to coordinate space stations and spacecrafts to facilitate clean-up of space debris. The architecture involves a space platform network that coordinates actions with rules in a common permanent orbit for management and space debris mitigation. Additionally, this network will work towards astronomical observation endeavors.
Background:
The use of small satellites has steadily increased over the years along with various forms of space travel, leading to more objects operating in crowded orbits. This can lead to scenarios like Kessler Syndrome, in which waves of space debris interact and block access to space. There is a pressing need for a space traffic management solution that tackles the issue of space debris.
Applications:
- Space traffic management architecture
- Space debris cleanup
- Space-based observation
Advantages:
- Effectively control space traffic flow
- Facilitates clean-up of space debris
- Able to handle changing needs and unexpected accidents
- Enables both extensibility and scalability for spacecrafts
