Satellite-Borne Space Waste Management System Using 3D Printing and Robotics : Innovation for space technology

The proposed system is a satellite equipped with a 3D printer, robotic arm, and sensors to detect and collect space debris. The satellite prints nets from detected waste materials, collects the debris, and feeds it into the 3D printer. When the printer is full, the robotic arm deposits the waste-filled net into the atmosphere for destruction, creating a sustainable cycle for managing space debris and reducing the environmental impact of space missions.