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A Swarm Flyby Technique for Characterizing Spaceborne Objects
This technology is a method for the 3D imaging of spaceborne objects such as near-Earth asteroids. The imaging is performed by a swarm of 6U CubeSats, each equipped with its own propulsion system and camera. The CubeSats utilize advanced sensing and communications systems to coordinate with one another and capture a high-resolution 3D image of a targeted...
Published: 4/28/2025   |   Inventor(s): Leonard Vance, Erik Asphaug, Jekan Thangavelautham, Athip Thirupathi Raj, Harish Vernekar, Hrithik Thukral
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Devices & Instrumentation
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   |   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