Selected tether applications in space: Phase 2
Abstract
System characteristics and design requirements are assessed for tether deployment. Criteria are established for comparing alternate concepts for: (1) deployment of 220 klb space shuttle from the space station; (2) tether assisted launch of a 20,000 lb payload to geosynchronous orbit; (3) placement of the 20,000 lb AXAF into 320 nmi orbit via orbiter; (4) retrieval of 20,000 lb AXAF from 205 nmi circular orbit for maintenance and reboost to 320 nmi; and (5) tethered OMV rendezvous and retrieval of OTV returning from a geosynchronous mission. Tether deployment systems and technical issues are discussed.
- Publication:
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Martin Marietta Corp. Report
- Pub Date:
- February 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985mmc..reptR....T
- Keywords:
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- Orbit Maneuvering Engine (Space Shuttle);
- Orbit Transfer Vehicles;
- Space Commercialization;
- Space Shuttles;
- Space Stations;
- Tethering;
- Angular Momentum;
- Deployment;
- Electrodynamics;
- Orbital Rendezvous;
- Space Platforms;
- Space Shuttle Payloads;
- Tethered Satellites;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles