Tiago Milhano
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Tiago Milhano is a leading aerospace engineer whose research focuses on active debris removal (ADR) and in-orbit servicing, with a particular emphasis on the safe capture and disposal of large, defunct satellites. His most influential work, the 2020 study "Capturing and deorbiting Envisat with an Airbus Spacetug," presents the results from the European Space Agency’s e.Deorbit consolidation phase. This paper, which has garnered 31 citations, details a pioneering mission concept to remove Envisat—one of the most massive and hazardous pieces of space debris—using a robotic servicer. Milhano’s contributions are critical to establishing technical feasibility for ADR, addressing key challenges such as rendezvous, capture mechanisms, and controlled re-entry. His work directly supports global efforts to mitigate orbital congestion and prevent future collisions. By advancing the design of capture systems and mission architectures, Milhano has positioned himself as a key figure in the transition from debris mitigation to active removal, making spaceflight safer for future generations.
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