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physics.space-ph2011★ 15 cited
Ion Beam Shepherd for Contactless Space Debris Removal
C. Bombardelli, J. Pelaez
A novel concept for contactless active removal of large space debris is proposed exploiting the use of a high-speed targeted ion beam. The ion beam shepherd spacecraft (IBS) is equ…
physics.space-ph2011★ 3 cited
Ion Beam Shepherd for Asteroid Deflection
C. Bombardelli, J. Pelaez
We present a novel concept to impart a continuous thrust to an Earth threatening asteroid from a hovering spacecraft without need for physical attachment nor gravitational interact…