US Patent 9751643 Device for moving or removing artificial satellites

A device for coupling with a space satellite before the satellite is launched for the purpose of de-orbiting said satellite and/or returning it to Earth. The device includes:controller for controlling the device;propulsion system operatively connected with the control means;receiver for receiving control signals operatively connected with the control means;powering system for electrically powering the device;coupler for mechanically coupling the device with the satellite before the satellite is launched.