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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 09, 2025
Mirza Faizan, Plano, TX (US);
Mirza Faizan, Plano, TX (US);
Aayan Ali, Plano, TX (US);
Ansh Pathak, Plano, TX (US);
Ansh Gandhi, Plano, TX (US);
Arini Kiran, Plano, TX (US);
Siddharth Rao, Plano, TX (US);
Tomisin Oluwaji, Plano, TX (US);
Temitope Oluwaji, Plano, TX (US);
Prishaa Jain, Plano, TX (US);
Dhruv Karthik Alamuri, Plano, TX (US);
Akansh Karthik, Plano, TX (US);
Francis Paul Kurian, Plano, TX (US);
Deen Adil Khan, Plano, TX (US);
Advik Kothari, Plano, TX (US);
Eashaan Dispenza, Plano, TX (US);
Ariv Kiran, Plano, TX (US);
Joseph Jacob Kurian, Plano, TX (US);
Manan Sethi, New Delhi, IN;
Ashaz Haque, Patna, IN;
Mansoor Hasan Khan, Aligarh, IN;
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a tunnel-based space debris removal system that captures and compacts orbital debris for safe removal. The system includes a tunnel structure having a curved funnel-shaped portion oriented toward Earth and rotatably mounted on a cylindrical portion via a turntable. Incoming debris is directed through the funnel into a collision box, where an electromagnetic foil slows and confines the particles. A hydraulic compaction mechanism with pneumatically-driven piston arms applies high-pressure force to compress the debris against compression plates, forming dense pellets suitable for storage. A power subsystem, comprising solar panels and integrated energy storage, supplies operating power to all functional units. The system ensures efficient debris capture, controlled compaction, and energy autonomy, providing a reliable method for orbital debris mitigation and enhancing long-term space sustainability.