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The role of tethers on space stationThe results of research and development that addressed the usefulness of tether applications in space, particularly for space station are described. A well organized and structured effort of considerable magnitude involving NASA, industry and academia have defined the engineering and technological requirements of space tethers and their broad range of economic and operational benefits. The work directed by seven NASA Field Centers is consolidated and structured to cover the general and specific roles of tethers in space as they apply to NASA's planned space station. This is followed by a description of tether systems and operations. A summary of NASA's plans for tether applications in space for years to come is given.
Document ID
19850025841
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Vontiesenhausen, G. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1985
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-86519
NAS 1.15:86519
Accession Number
85N34154
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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