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An apparatus for orbital change of a satellite incorporates a capture mechanism for space debris and a tether connecting the capture mechanism to a satellite. The tether is extendable to position the capture mechanism relative to the space debris. A controller is employed for timed release of the sp

An apparatus for orbital change of a satellite incorporates a capture mechanism for space debris and a tether connecting the capture mechanism to a satellite. The tether is extendable to position the capture mechanism relative to the space debris. A controller is employed for timed release of the space debris by the capture mechanism for orbital change by the satellite.

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What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus for orbital change of a satellite comprising:at least one electrically charged receptacle for capturing ionized space debris;a tether connecting the capture mechanism to a satellite, said tether extendable to position the capture mechanism relative to the space de

What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus for orbital change of a satellite comprising:at least one electrically charged receptacle for capturing ionized space debris;a tether connecting the capture mechanism to a satellite, said tether extendable to position the capture mechanism relative to the space debris; anda controller for timed release of the space debris; and,the at least one electrically charged receptacle having a positively charged concave debris catching receptacle and a negatively charged concave debris catching receptacle, the receptacles attached to the tether in spaced relation.