Adaptive Deployable Structure Enabled by Actively Controlled Tensegrity for Space Debris Removal
Abstract The Earth's orbital environment is increasingly congested with space debris, posing a substantial risk to space operations and safety. Current mitigation strategies are primarily tailored to either small debris, through protective devices, or large debris, via spacecraft deorbiting met...
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| description | Abstract The Earth's orbital environment is increasingly congested with space debris, posing a substantial risk to space operations and safety. Current mitigation strategies are primarily tailored to either small debris, through protective devices, or large debris, via spacecraft deorbiting methods, leaving medium‐sized debris (0.4–10 cm) as a significant unaddressed threat. This study introduces an innovative adaptive deployable structure, utilizing actively controlled tensegrity, designed specifically for the removal of medium debris. The basic configuration and deployment process of the structure is detailed, followed by an analysis of key structural parameters affecting its folding and deployment performance. Additionally, the load‐bearing capacity and impact resistance of the structure when integrated with a mesh fabric are evaluated. The optimal parameters and morphology for effective debris removal are identified, culminating in the construction of a 1:20 scale prototype for experimental validation. This structure not only adapts its configuration based on operational needs but also withstands impacts from space debris, thereby playing a crucial role in enhancing orbital safety. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-352b8a300683477288454385ca209fcb2025-08-20T03:05:25ZengWileyAdvanced Science2198-38442025-04-011214n/an/a10.1002/advs.202408617Adaptive Deployable Structure Enabled by Actively Controlled Tensegrity for Space Debris RemovalEndong Shang0Ao Li1Md Shariful Islam2Li‐Yuan Zhang3Changyong (Chase) Cao4School of Mechanical Engineering University of Science and Technology Beijing Beijing 100083 ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering University of Science and Technology Beijing Beijing 100083 ChinaLaboratory for Soft Machines and Electronics Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Case Western Reserve University Cleveland OH 44106 USASchool of Mechanical Engineering University of Science and Technology Beijing Beijing 100083 ChinaLaboratory for Soft Machines and Electronics Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Case Western Reserve University Cleveland OH 44106 USAAbstract The Earth's orbital environment is increasingly congested with space debris, posing a substantial risk to space operations and safety. Current mitigation strategies are primarily tailored to either small debris, through protective devices, or large debris, via spacecraft deorbiting methods, leaving medium‐sized debris (0.4–10 cm) as a significant unaddressed threat. This study introduces an innovative adaptive deployable structure, utilizing actively controlled tensegrity, designed specifically for the removal of medium debris. The basic configuration and deployment process of the structure is detailed, followed by an analysis of key structural parameters affecting its folding and deployment performance. Additionally, the load‐bearing capacity and impact resistance of the structure when integrated with a mesh fabric are evaluated. The optimal parameters and morphology for effective debris removal are identified, culminating in the construction of a 1:20 scale prototype for experimental validation. This structure not only adapts its configuration based on operational needs but also withstands impacts from space debris, thereby playing a crucial role in enhancing orbital safety.https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202408617active controladaptive configurationdeployable structurespace debristensegrity |
| spellingShingle | Endong Shang Ao Li Md Shariful Islam Li‐Yuan Zhang Changyong (Chase) Cao Adaptive Deployable Structure Enabled by Actively Controlled Tensegrity for Space Debris Removal Advanced Science active control adaptive configuration deployable structure space debris tensegrity |
| title | Adaptive Deployable Structure Enabled by Actively Controlled Tensegrity for Space Debris Removal |
| title_full | Adaptive Deployable Structure Enabled by Actively Controlled Tensegrity for Space Debris Removal |
| title_fullStr | Adaptive Deployable Structure Enabled by Actively Controlled Tensegrity for Space Debris Removal |
| title_full_unstemmed | Adaptive Deployable Structure Enabled by Actively Controlled Tensegrity for Space Debris Removal |
| title_short | Adaptive Deployable Structure Enabled by Actively Controlled Tensegrity for Space Debris Removal |
| title_sort | adaptive deployable structure enabled by actively controlled tensegrity for space debris removal |
| topic | active control adaptive configuration deployable structure space debris tensegrity |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202408617 |
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