Phase 3 Study of Selected Tether Applications in Space. Volume 1 PDF Download

Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781725635388
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Languages : en
Pages : 34

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Book Description
A tethered launch assist from the Shuttle for payloads with up to 10,000 kg mass for the mission model and the tethering of a 15,000 kg science platform for the space station were addressed. Also encompassed was the design and cost analysis for a variable g device that could be placed on the tether and allow ultralow g or other types of experiments to be conducted. Numerous tether applications were examined and their theoretical feasibility and technology requirements were assessed. Unspecified Center NASA-CR-179185, NAS 1.26:179185, DPD-665-VOL-1, DR-4-VOL-1 NAS8-36617...