AbstractFuture lunar inhabitants could orbit payloads using a maglev-type rail system that could match velocities with the lower terminus of a non-stationary lunar space elevator. Lower elevator terminus velocities of about 90–170m/s can be achieved with the elevator center-of-mass 6000–10,000km above the lunar surface. Advantages of this approach over a stationary lunar skyhook, orbital stability and materials issues are discussed.
Lunar partial, non-stationary space elevators and maglevs: A new lunar launch option
Acta Astronautica ; 65 , 3-4 ; 599-601
2009-02-09
3 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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