Thursday, 25 April 2019

ESA developing satellite navigation markers for easier docking in space

Testing "Passive Emitting Material at end-of-life," or PEMSUN, markers to enable easier docking with satellites

ESA and Hungary-based Admatis are developing infrared and phosphorescent navigation markers for satellites. The patches that attach to the outer hull or insulation of the spacecraft are designed to help space servicing vehicles more safely approach, rendezvous, and dock with the target satellite.

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from New Atlas (Gizmag) http://bit.ly/2vmJ6lf
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