GEO Ring :: On-Orbit Servicing for Satellites


	WHY? Introduction Project status Debris and revenue loss Services needed Benefits to GEO Ring users HOW? The proposed archtecture Utility base Utility agent Engine module Escort agent Utilisation of existing satellites WHEN? Kickstart scenario The tanker spacecraft The tanker orbit WHAT? News and events FAQ Glossary HERMES downloads WHO? Recruitment Contacts

OOS kick-start scenario

The attaching an Engine module has just been completed, as viewed by the camera of the Escort Agent

One tanker spacecraft could be launched by an Ariane-5 ECA flight, to the A5-GTO orbit (25 y lifetime).

One chaser spacecraft (UA) could be launched within 3 years time to catch the tanker, revive it and use part of fuel to push it to GEO and the surplus fuel to perform missions (debris clean-up).

OOS kick-start scenario

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