Two recent ISRO patents related to capturing mechanisms for On-Orbit Satellite Servicing to extend the life of non-cooperative spacecraft in LEO/GEO

1. Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) Throat Capturing and Preloading (LTCP) mechanism

Documents & Drawings: https://archive.org/details/isro-patent-202441061642-lam-throat-capture-non-cooperative-spacecraft

2. Launch Adapter Ring (LAR) Grasping and Preloading Mechanism (GPM)

Documents & Drawings: https://archive.org/details/ISRO-patent-202441061643-lar-gripper-non-cooperative-spacecraft

Source: https://ipindia.gov.in/e-gateways.htm

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