Synopsis

This disclosure describes the design of a system, comprising multiple subsystems, more specifically, capture, and docking, that will enable the servicing (repair, de-orbit, salvage, refuel, etc.) of spacecrafts that are orbiting the earth. As used in this disclosure, “capture” or “capturing” refers to grasping or grabbing hold of one vehicle by another vehicle, and “dock” or “docking” refers to the process of forming a mechanical and electrical connection between the two vehicles.