METHOD OF CONNECTING SPACE OBJECTS IN SPACE Russian patent published in 2016 - IPC B64G1/64 B64G1/24 

FIELD: space.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to methods of creating link between spacecraft and space object in space. Method includes controlling position in space of a cable (2), deployed on board spacecraft (1), using video sensors (4) on spacecraft and/or position sensors (5) on cable. Method includes entering into spacecraft control system a model of a cable describing its configuration and its change over time. Method includes moving spacecraft on a trajectory M₀, M₁, M₂ ... M_n its center of mass using orientation motors (6) and traction (7), forming a node configuration (8) around space object (3). End of cable (2) can be attached to space object (3). Tightening node to space object is carried out by further movement of spacecraft, for example, similar towing.

EFFECT: technical result consists in broader capabilities of cable systems when solving conventional and new tasks of controlling movement of various space objects.

2 cl, 7 dwg