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A space vehicle includes an attachment system for attaching the vehicle to another space vehicle, a memory for storing data concerning the status of the other space vehicle and threats experienced by the other space vehicle, and a transmission system for transmitting data stored in the memory to a p

A space vehicle includes an attachment system for attaching the vehicle to another space vehicle, a memory for storing data concerning the status of the other space vehicle and threats experienced by the other space vehicle, and a transmission system for transmitting data stored in the memory to a planet or a different space vehicle. An ejection system enables the secondary vehicle to be ejected from the primary vehicle when predetermined criteria concerning the status data or the threat data are met. A spin system causes the secondary vehicle to be spin stabilized when ejected from the primary vehicle. When the secondary vehicle is ejected, the nature of the threat or status of the primary vehicle can be determined.

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1. A system for operating in space comprising:a primary vehicle; a secondary vehicle, said secondary vehicle including a memory for storing data concerning at least one of the status of the primary vehicle and threats experienced by the primary vehicle; and a transmission system for transmitting dat

1. A system for operating in space comprising:a primary vehicle; a secondary vehicle, said secondary vehicle including a memory for storing data concerning at least one of the status of the primary vehicle and threats experienced by the primary vehicle; and a transmission system for transmitting data stored in the memory to at least one of a planet or another space vehicle; an ejection system for causing the secondary vehicle to be ejected from the primary vehicle when predetermined criteria concerning said status data or said threat data are met; and a spin system for causing the secondary vehicle to be spin stabilized when ejected from the primary vehicle including: an elongated bar that can be bent to store mechanical energy; and a position lock for holding the secondary vehicle in position so that said bar is bent, and for releasing said secondary vehicle when said secondary vehicle is to be ejected.