Method of using dwell times in intermediate orbits to optimise orbital transfers and method and apparatus for satellite repair

摘要: A reusable space vehicle docked in an intermediate orbit for rescue missions allows a satellite to be serviced with less delay, energy expenditure, and cost than launched from Earth each mission. The repair can moved one another minimal expense while not having wait launch window. Once servicing need is identified, destination identified the minimum path identified. If time next window between docking happens near enough allow timely rendezvous, directly orbit. designed piloted by humans or telerobotically. In implementation, inactive Intermediate LEO (altitudes of approximately 250 km 500 km) used rendezvous objects High orbits 1500 Low less). modified lunar lander.