The objectives were to identify potential applications for tethers in space; develop a first order assessment of the feasibility and benefits of tether applications; recommend future actions necessary to enable tether applications, including required technology advancements; and stimulate industry and government planners to consider the unique properties of tethers in designs for future missions.
Proceedings of a Workshop on Applications of Tethers in Space, Executive Summary
1983
70 pages
Report
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Englisch