Detumbling a Spacecraft
Bethesda MD (SPX) Mar 17, 2015 - Uncontrolled tumbling of a spacecraft may result from collision, malfunction or other disabling event associated with the application of a large disturbing torque or breakup of a vehicle. Since there is no preferred axis of rotation associated with such motion, a hazardous environment for in-orbit rendezvous and docking is created for such missions as debris removal and crew rescue operations. ... more

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