Abstract A novel orbital transfer system using the mutual action-reaction of two spacecraft as the main propulsive force is proposed. A set of space platforms which are deployed on circular orbits of various altitude and have mobility to transfer to other orbits by themselves can work on a very little propellant.
Space escalator, semi-perpetual motion in space
Acta Astronautica ; 8 , 8 ; 803-814
1981-01-13
12 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch