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Articles | Volume 17, issue 1
Articles | Volume 17, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-439-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
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https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-439-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 17, issue 1
Research article
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16 Apr 2026
Research article |  | 16 Apr 2026

A multi-segment serial–parallel spatial closed-chain capture mechanism based on bionic principles

Xingqi Yin, Xuemin Sun, Zhihong Chen, Xianhong Zhang, Ruiming Li, and Yanan Yao

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This study addresses the challenges of capturing failed spacecraft and uncooperative space debris. Based on bionic principles, we propose a multi‑segment serial–parallel spatial closed‑chain capture mechanism, which can extend, envelop, and fix targets with high stability. Simulations and prototype tests demonstrate that the design increases capture range and flexibility, providing a feasible solution for space debris removal and failed satellite recovery.
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